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Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,315

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132021202120212021
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI330i330eM340iM3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000        
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550 550
iPod integration -200 -200        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100        
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750    
Luxury Design     0 0 0  
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860        
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860        
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 505 505 505 505
iPod integration -186 -186        
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023        
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610    
Luxury Design     0 0 0  
Heated front seats     460 460 460  
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690 690
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 6,700 6,700 4,950 2,250
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 6,165 6,165 4,555 2,070
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $37,315 $40,295 $48,945 $48,244 $60,645 $73,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,916
Model Year201320132021202120212021
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI330i330eM340iM3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6
TransmissionM6S6T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18
Total Price$37,315$40,295$48,945$48,244$60,645$73,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,565-4,690-4,815-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,315$39,245$44,380$43,554$55,830$68,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$826$0$12,276$24,951

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132021202120212021
ModelA3A33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI330i330eM340iM3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    $150
6-speed automated manual $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300 
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0  
8 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$3,215$4,265$7,780$7,905$8,030$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,565$4,690$4,815$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-668-307-441-194

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132021
ModelA33-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length168.7 in185.7 in
Width69.5 in71.9 in
Height56.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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