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Audi A3 vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,140

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $41,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,734

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $38,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011201120112011
ModelA3A37-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $75,050 $86,400 $106,200 $137,000 $125,900
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $69,245 $79,690 $97,905 $126,240 $116,030
S Line Package 2,500            
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Convenience Package 350            
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100          
Sunshades, second row 150 150          
iPod integration 0 0          
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435          
Navigation system 1,950 1,950          
Xenon HID headlights 800 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450          
Sunshade, rear, power     1,000 1,000      
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350    
S Line Package 2,326            
Cold Weather Package 650 650          
Convenience Package 325            
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023          
Sunshades, second row 139 139          
iPod integration 0 0          
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405          
Navigation system 1,813 1,813          
Xenon HID headlights 745 745          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418          
Sunshade, rear, power     910 910      
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320    
Options (change) 8,435 5,585 1,000 1,000 350 0 0
Options (change) 7,844 5,193 910 910 320 0 0
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 1,700 1,000
Total Price $35,140 $41,275 $76,925 $89,275 $107,425 $139,575 $127,775
Total Invoice $32,734 $38,439 $71,030 $82,475 $99,100 $128,815 $117,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,596
Model Year2008200820112011201120112011
ModelA3A37-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H535hp V12500hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T6T6T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$35,140$41,275$76,925$89,275$107,425$139,575$127,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-5,090-5,840-10,190-15,490-10,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,140$38,425$71,835$83,435$97,235$124,085$117,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$11,600$25,400$52,250$45,500
Total Invoice$32,734$38,439$71,030$82,475$99,100$128,815$117,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-4,700-5,395-9,400-14,296-9,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,734$35,785$66,330$77,080$89,700$114,519$108,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$10,750$23,370$48,189$41,941

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2008200820112011201120112011
ModelA3A37-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed automated manual $1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100  $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300 
FWD$0      
AWD $1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power door closers    $300$300$300
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500 
Blind spot warning system     $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning     $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera    $200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera     $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo net$40$40     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  $100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Laminated front side windows    $200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote     $200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Ceramic controls     $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats     $150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Active steering     $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350 
Rear wheel steering     $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0
Total Value of Features$3,315$6,165$8,405$9,155$13,505$18,805$13,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$5,090$5,840$10,190$15,490$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-4,700-5,395-9,400-14,296-9,634

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelA37-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.5 in126.4 in
Length168.7 in205.3 in
Width69.5 in74.9 in
Height56.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested253095%
Total Not Requested1255%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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