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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,850

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $13,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,773

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $11,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TDI335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,600 $44,150
Base Invoice $30,318 $40,820
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Sport Package 800 2,150
Cargo mat 155  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Navigation system   2,100
Folding second row seats   475
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Premium Package   2,650
Aluminum trim   0
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Sport Package 744 1,955
Cargo mat 144  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 500
Navigation system   1,910
Folding second row seats   430
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Premium Package   2,410
Aluminum trim   0
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 11,355 12,925
Options (change) 10,560 11,710
Destination 895 875
Total Price $44,850 $57,950
Total Invoice $41,773 $53,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,630
Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TDI335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,850$57,950
Adjustments for Features-2,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,705$57,950
Total Invoice$41,773$53,405
Adjustments for Features-1,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,775$53,405

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TDI335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,225$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S33-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in108.7 in
Length175.4 in178.2 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested114074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested155043%
Total Not Requested207557%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested157580%
Total Not Requested40020%

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