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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: $38,755

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,111

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $2,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S33-Series3-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $28,300 $33,485
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600    
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700      
Sport Package 800 800   1,600 1,600
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 475 475
Cargo mat 155 155 155    
Premium Package       2,900 2,200
Folding second row seats       475 475
Steering-linked headlights       800  
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Aluminum trim       0 0
Obstacle detection, rear       350 350
Heated front seats       500 500
Proximity key       500 500
Satellite radio       595 595
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418    
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512      
Sport Package 744 744   1,455 1,455
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 430 430
Cargo mat 144 144 144    
Premium Package       2,640 2,000
Folding second row seats       430 430
Steering-linked headlights       730  
Navigation system       1,820 1,820
Aluminum trim       0 0
Obstacle detection, rear       320 320
Heated front seats       455 455
Proximity key       455 455
Satellite radio       540 540
Options (change) 6,930 6,930 3,330 10,195 8,695
Options (change) 6,448 6,448 3,098 9,275 7,905
Destination 925 925 925 695 695
Total Price $38,755 $42,055 $46,755 $41,790 $45,990
Total Invoice $36,111 $39,179 $43,550 $38,270 $42,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,426
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S33-Series3-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionS6S6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,755$42,055$46,755$41,790$45,990
Adjustments for Features-1,360-3,060-3,9350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,395$38,995$42,820$41,790$45,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,425$0$3,950
Total Invoice$36,111$39,179$43,550$38,270$42,085
Adjustments for Features-1,267-2,851-3,6650-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,844$36,328$39,885$38,270$41,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,484$5,041$0$3,586

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

Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S33-Series3-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,200$5,900$6,775$2,840$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$3,060$3,935$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,267-2,851-3,6650-229

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

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,176 lb.3,286 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 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
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 controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
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 controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

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%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested215075%
Total Not Requested70025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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