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Audi A3 vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,375

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,683

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelA3X1
Trim2.0TxDrive28i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $34,800
Base Invoice $25,361 $32,695
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
AWD 2,100  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
iPod integration -200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Navigation Business   1,200
Premium Package   3,250
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
AWD 1,951  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
iPod integration -186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
Navigation Business   1,090
Premium Package   2,960
Temporary spare tire   135
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 11,230 7,100
Options (change) 10,447 6,460
Destination 875 995
Total Price $39,375 $42,895
Total Invoice $36,683 $40,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $230
Model Year20122016
ModelA3X1
Trim2.0TxDrive28i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10205, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$39,375$42,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,375$38,945
Total Invoice$36,683$40,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,683$36,453

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122016
ModelA3X1
Trim2.0TxDrive28i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,690$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,697

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X1

Model Year20122016
ModelA3X1
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in105.1 in
Length168.7 in174.8 in
Width69.5 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in42.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft327.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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%
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, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

Navigation Business
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested165047%
Total Not Requested187553%

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