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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: $48,255

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $16,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,947

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $14,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimS3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $54,850
Base Invoice $39,527 $50,640
Technology Package 2,600 3,250
235/35YR19 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 475
Cargo mat 155  
Folding second row seats   475
Aluminum trim   500
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   950
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Technology Package 2,418 2,960
235/35YR19 1,397  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 430
Cargo mat 144  
Folding second row seats   430
Aluminum trim   455
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   865
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 4,830 7,845
Options (change) 4,495 7,135
Destination 925 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $48,255 $64,820
Total Invoice $44,947 $59,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,419
Model Year20162009
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimS3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4414hp V8
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$48,255$64,820
Adjustments for Features-4,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,460$64,820
Total Invoice$44,947$59,900
Adjustments for Features-4,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,481$59,900

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

Model Year20162009
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimS3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$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
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,875$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4660

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

Model Year20162009
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.3,341 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 S3

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested167599%
Total Not Requested151%

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