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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: $52,150

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $6,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,566

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $5,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimS3335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $43,400
Base Invoice $39,527 $40,110
Prestige Package 6,150  
Black Optic Performance Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Sport Line   1,700
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Premium Package   2,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   2,000
Prestige Package 5,718  
Black Optic Performance Package 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Sport Line   1,545
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Premium Package   2,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD   1,840
Options (change) 8,725 14,650
Options (change) 8,114 13,365
Destination 925 925
Total Price $52,150 $58,975
Total Invoice $48,566 $54,400

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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: $6,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,483
Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimS3335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$52,150$58,975
Adjustments for Features0-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,150$58,595
Total Invoice$48,566$54,400
Adjustments for Features0-351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,566$54,049

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

Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S33-Series
TrimS3335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
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
Hill descent control $250
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,425$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-351

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

Model Year20162014
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 Weight3,462 lb.3,760 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 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested285067%
Total Not Requested140033%
Black Optic Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested107594%
Total Not Requested656%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
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 Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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