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Audi A3 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,500

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $8,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,561

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $7,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelA3X3
Trim3.2 S linexDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $42,700
Base Invoice $31,561 $39,465
Technology Package 1,250  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Navigation system 1,950 2,150
Satellite radio 350  
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Technology Package 1,138  
Cold Weather Package 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Navigation system 1,775 1,955
Satellite radio 319  
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,800 5,000
Options (change) 5,280 4,550
Destination 720 895
Total Price $40,500 $48,595
Total Invoice $37,561 $44,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,533
Model Year20072012
ModelA3X3
Trim3.2 S linexDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18
Total Price$40,500$48,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,500$46,630
Total Invoice$37,561$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,561$43,094

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072012
ModelA3X3
Trim3.2 S linexDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,816

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072012
ModelA3X3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length168.7 in183.0 in
Width69.5 in74.1 in
Height56.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft363.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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