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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,645

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $25,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,014

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $22,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS33-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $55,400
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,150
Premium Plus Package 3,250    
Sport Package 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995    
S Sport Package   1,100  
Folding second row seats     475
Leather seating surfaces     950
Aluminum trim     500
HD radio     350
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Heated front seats     500
Sunroof     1,050
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Premium Plus Package 3,024    
Sport Package 606    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 500
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926    
S Sport Package   1,024  
Folding second row seats     430
Leather seating surfaces     865
Aluminum trim     455
HD radio     315
Obstacle detection, rear     345
Heated front seats     455
Sunroof     955
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 5,720 1,675 6,105
Options (change) 5,325 1,560 5,550
Destination 975 975 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,645 $46,300 $63,680
Total Invoice $36,014 $43,131 $58,875

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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: $27,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,930
Model Year201820182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS33-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4414hp V8
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,645$46,300$63,680
Adjustments for Features-2,220-5,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$40,680$63,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,255$0
Total Invoice$36,014$43,131$58,875
Adjustments for Features-2,069-5,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,945$37,896$58,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,951$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS33-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,125$9,525$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$5,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,069-5,2350

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS33-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 Weight3,198 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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