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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: $39,775

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,055

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,255

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA3X3
Trim2.0TxDrive28i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $37,100
Base Invoice $25,361 $34,310
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
iPod integration -200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Navigation system 2,000 2,150
Wood trim 400  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100  
Premium Package   3,450
Roof rails   250
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Xenon HID headlights   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
iPod integration -186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Navigation system 1,860 1,955
Wood trim 372  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951  
Premium Package   3,140
Roof rails   230
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Xenon HID headlights   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 11,630 8,900
Options (change) 10,819 8,105
Destination 875 895
Total Price $39,775 $46,895
Total Invoice $37,055 $43,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,618
Model Year20122012
ModelA3X3
Trim2.0TxDrive28i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4240hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/55-17
Total Price$39,775$46,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,775$44,040
Total Invoice$37,055$43,310
Adjustments for Features0-2,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,055$40,673

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelA3X3
Trim2.0TxDrive28i
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
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
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
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 information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,140$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,637

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,479 lb.4,112 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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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, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested270082%
Total Not Requested59018%

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