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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: $7,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,629

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $8,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TDI328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,600 $41,750
Base Invoice $30,318 $40,110
Sport Package 800  
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Driving Assistance Package   500
Convenience Tier   1,750
Premium Tier   2,900
Luxury Design   0
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Blind spot warning system   500
Aluminum trim   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Sport Package 744  
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 505
Driving Assistance Package   460
Convenience Tier   1,610
Premium Tier   2,670
Luxury Design   0
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Blind spot warning system   460
Aluminum trim   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 11,200 9,600
Options (change) 10,416 8,835
Destination 895 995
Total Price $44,695 $52,345
Total Invoice $41,629 $49,940

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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: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,400
Model Year20152018
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$52,345
Adjustments for Features0-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,695$51,390
Total Invoice$41,629$49,940
Adjustments for Features0-911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,629$49,029

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

Model Year20152018
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
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 grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
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
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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$3,650$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-911

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

Model Year20152018
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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested39023%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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