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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: $42,050

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $13,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,173

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $11,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S33-Series3-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $34,080 $39,880
Sport Package 800 800      
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700      
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0      
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150 6,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 550 550
235/35YR19     1,500    
Premium Package       3,100 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       875 875
Sport Line       2,500 1,700
Driver Assistance Package       1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Plus       700 700
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights       900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500
Aluminum trim       0 0
Rearview camera       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Sport Package 744 744      
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512      
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0      
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718 5,718    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 500 500
235/35YR19     1,397    
Premium Package       2,820 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       795 795
Sport Line       2,275 1,545
Driver Assistance Package       1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Plus       635 635
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights       820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475
Aluminum trim       0 0
Rearview camera       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 10,225 10,225 8,225 17,475 14,875
Options (change) 9,510 9,510 7,651 15,920 13,550
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $42,050 $45,350 $51,650 $55,250 $58,950
Total Invoice $39,173 $42,241 $48,103 $50,925 $54,355

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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: $13,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,004
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S33-Series3-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS6S6S6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,050$45,350$51,650$55,250$58,950
Adjustments for Features-270-1,970-3,4200-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,780$43,380$48,230$55,250$57,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$6,450$0$2,550
Total Invoice$39,173$42,241$48,103$50,925$54,355
Adjustments for Features-252-1,835-3,1850-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,921$40,406$44,918$50,925$53,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$5,997$0$2,370

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

Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S33-Series3-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge  $75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,450$7,150$8,600$4,980$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$1,970$3,420$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-252-1,835-3,1850-1,060

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

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,176 lb.3,361 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 1.8 TFSI

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 selector200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested262560%
Total Not Requested172540%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

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 selector200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested262560%
Total Not Requested172540%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested252559%
Total Not Requested172541%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%

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