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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,170 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $10,250 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,429 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $9,086 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,200 | $42,900 | $34,900 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $29,016 | $39,898 | $32,290 | $39,190 |
| Sport Package | 650 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,250 | |||
| Technology Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,550 | 2,550 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 550 | 550 |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | ||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,500 | |||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,600 | 1,900 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | ||
| Sport Line | 2,500 | 1,700 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 900 | 900 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | ||
| Sport Package | 606 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,024 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,320 | 2,320 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 500 | 500 |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | ||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,397 | |||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 1,730 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | ||
| Sport Line | 2,275 | 1,545 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 820 | 820 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,020 | 5,370 | 14,625 | 11,225 |
| Options (change) | 7,463 | 4,997 | 13,330 | 10,235 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $40,170 | $49,220 | $50,420 | $54,520 |
| Total Invoice | $37,429 | $45,845 | $46,515 | $50,320 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,860 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,654 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | ?, 9 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $40,170 | $49,220 | $50,420 | $54,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | -610 | -4,210 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,560 | $45,010 | $50,420 | $54,520 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,450 | $0 | $4,100 |
| Total Invoice | $37,429 | $45,845 | $46,515 | $50,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | -568 | -3,921 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,861 | $41,924 | $46,515 | $50,320 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,063 | $0 | $3,805 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $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 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $5,250 | $8,850 | $4,640 | $4,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $610 | $4,210 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -568 | -3,921 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,407 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 28% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 51% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3200 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 16% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 32% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 9% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| 225/45YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
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