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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,345

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $78,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,817

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $72,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S37-Series
TrimS3Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $122,600
Base Invoice $38,224 $112,970
235/35YR19 1,500  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
AWD   3,000
235/35YR19 1,397  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
AWD   2,760
Options (change) 9,350 5,400
Options (change) 8,698 4,945
Destination 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $51,345 $130,195
Total Invoice $47,817 $120,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,999
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S37-Series
TrimS3Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4500hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/35-21
Total Price$51,345$130,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,345$125,540
Total Invoice$47,817$120,110
Adjustments for Features0-4,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,817$115,816

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S37-Series
TrimS3Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,425$13,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,294

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S37-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in120.9 in
Length175.4 in199.8 in
Width70.7 in74.9 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested202558%
Total Not Requested147542%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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