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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: $37,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $38,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,748

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $35,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011201120112011
ModelA3A37-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $75,050 $86,400 $106,200 $137,000 $125,900
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $69,245 $79,690 $97,905 $126,240 $116,030
Cold Weather Package 500 500          
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275          
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000          
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000          
iPod integration -200 -200          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100          
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350    
Cold Weather Package 466 466          
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186          
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860          
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443          
Navigation system 1,860 1,860          
iPod integration -186 -186          
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023          
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320    
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 0 0 350 0 0
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 0 0 320 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 1,700 1,000
Total Price $37,295 $40,275 $75,925 $88,275 $107,425 $139,575 $127,775
Total Invoice $34,748 $37,521 $70,120 $81,565 $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: $34,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,341
Model Year2012201220112011201120112011
ModelA3A37-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H535hp V12500hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T6T6T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$37,295$40,275$75,925$88,275$107,425$139,575$127,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,365-5,115-9,915-15,215-10,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$39,225$71,560$83,160$97,510$124,360$117,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$11,600$25,950$52,800$46,050
Total Invoice$34,748$37,521$70,120$81,565$99,100$128,815$117,905
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,031-4,726-9,147-14,042-9,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,748$36,543$66,089$76,839$89,953$114,773$108,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$10,750$23,864$48,684$42,436

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2012201220112011201120112011
ModelA3A37-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI740Li750LiActiveHybrid 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$0     
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
Sunshades, second row, power    $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
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
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
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
Satellite radio$200$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
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 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0     
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,140$4,190$7,505$8,255$13,055$18,355$13,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,365$5,115$9,915$15,215$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,031-4,726-9,147-14,042-9,380

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122011
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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