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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: $10,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,173

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $10,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150 6,150        
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700          
Sport Package 800 800          
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 550 550 550 550
Black Optic Performance Package     2,000        
Painted brake calipers (optional)     400        
Shadow Sport Design       600   600  
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750 750 750
Convenience Tier       1,750 1,750 1,750  
Driving Assistance Package       500 500 500 500
Premium Tier       2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900
Blind spot warning system       500 500 500 500
Aluminum trim       0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Track Handling Package         2,300    
M Sport Design             0
Adaptive dampers - electrical             700
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718 5,718        
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512          
Sport Package 744 744          
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 505 505 505 505
Black Optic Performance Package     1,860        
Painted brake calipers (optional)     372        
Shadow Sport Design       550   550  
Obstacle detection, rear       690 690 690 690
Convenience Tier       1,610 1,610 1,610  
Driving Assistance Package       460 460 460 460
Premium Tier       2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670
Blind spot warning system       460 460 460 460
Aluminum trim       0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Track Handling Package         2,115    
M Sport Design             0
Adaptive dampers - electrical             645
Options (change) 10,225 10,225 9,125 10,200 11,900 10,200 8,550
Options (change) 9,510 9,510 8,486 9,385 10,950 9,385 7,870
Destination 925 925 925 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $42,050 $45,350 $52,550 $52,945 $53,145 $52,794 $58,495
Total Invoice $39,173 $42,241 $48,938 $50,490 $50,060 $49,469 $55,070

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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: $9,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,401
Model Year2016201620162018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionS6S6S6T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,050$45,350$52,550$52,945$53,145$52,794$58,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,150-930-30-955-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,050$43,650$49,400$52,015$53,115$51,839$57,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$7,350$176$1,276$0$5,201
Total Invoice$39,173$42,241$48,938$50,490$50,060$49,469$55,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-2,933-887-28-895-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,173$40,658$46,005$49,603$50,032$48,574$53,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$6,832$1,029$1,458$0$5,126

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

Model Year2016201620162018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual    $150  
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200    
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$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$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0 
8 kWh battery pack     $0 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Regenerative braking   $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0 $0$0
Body kit$0$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 $0  
Rear spoiler  $200    
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
CD player   $125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75    
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Fog lights   $125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500 $500
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,775$5,475$6,925$4,705$3,805$4,730$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,150$930$30$955$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-2,933-887-28-895-1,370

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

Model Year20162018
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.3,502 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested370085%
Total Not Requested65015%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested370085%
Total Not Requested65015%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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
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 connectivity0Yes
Total Requested360085%
Total Not Requested65015%
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 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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%

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