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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: $44,695

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $7,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,629

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $7,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TDI328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,600 $40,250
Base Invoice $30,318 $38,115
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Sport Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Navigation system   1,950
Driver Assistance Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Premium Package   2,450
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Sport Package 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 645
Navigation system   1,775
Driver Assistance Package   875
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565
Premium Package   2,255
Heated front seats   460
Aluminum trim   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 11,200 10,900
Options (change) 10,416 10,015
Destination 895 995
Total Price $44,695 $52,145
Total Invoice $41,629 $49,125

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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: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,384
Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TDI328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$44,695$52,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,695$50,965
Total Invoice$41,629$49,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,629$48,013

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

Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TDI328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,112

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

Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S33-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.6 in
Length175.4 in182.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height55.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.0 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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested292581%
Total Not Requested70019%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested245088%
Total Not Requested35012%

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