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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,950

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $5,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,588

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $5,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3X3
TrimS3xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $38,224 $39,465
Convenience Package 750  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Cargo mat 155  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Sport Activity Package   1,750
Premium Package   3,450
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Convenience Package 697  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 500
Cargo mat 144  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Sport Activity Package   1,595
Premium Package   3,140
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,955 11,300
Options (change) 6,469 10,290
Destination 895 895
Total Price $48,950 $54,895
Total Invoice $45,588 $50,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,327
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3X3
TrimS3xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$48,950$54,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,950$53,015
Total Invoice$45,588$50,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,588$48,915

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3X3
TrimS3xDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,425$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,735

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in110.6 in
Length175.4 in183.0 in
Width70.7 in74.1 in
Height55.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested176570%
Total Not Requested75030%

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