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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: $41,275

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $11,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,439

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $11,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelA3X3
Trim3.2 S linexDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $46,800
Base Invoice $32,471 $43,735
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
iPod integration 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Sunshades, second row 150 250
Navigation system 1,950 1,950
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   2,200
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Cold Weather Package 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
iPod integration 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
Sunshades, second row 139 230
Navigation system 1,813 1,775
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   2,000
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 5,585 5,450
Options (change) 5,193 4,960
Destination 775 995
Total Price $41,275 $53,245
Total Invoice $38,439 $49,690

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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: $7,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,743
Model Year20082016
ModelA3X3
Trim3.2 S linexDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18
Total Price$41,275$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,275$48,415
Total Invoice$38,439$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-4,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,439$45,182

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082016
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 
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 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,840$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,508

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082016
ModelA3X3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length168.7 in183.8 in
Width69.5 in74.1 in
Height56.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

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?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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