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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: $36,737

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $12,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202020202020
ModelA3 / S3X3X3X3
TrimA3 e-tronsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $41,950 $43,950 $55,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550 550
Roof rails 500      
Cargo mat 155      
iPod integration 350      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Convenience Tier   2,850 2,850  
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 505 505 505
Roof rails 467      
Cargo mat 144      
iPod integration 325      
Heated front seats 467 460 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690  
Convenience Tier   2,620 2,620  
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565 1,565
Options (change) 2,080 6,350 6,350 2,750
Options (change) 1,939 5,840 5,840 2,530
Destination 925 995 995 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0
Total Price $36,737 $49,295 $51,295 $59,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,843
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,795
Model Year2016202020202020
ModelA3 / S3X3X3X3
TrimA3 e-tronsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionS6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$36,737$49,295$51,295$59,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,715-5,415-6,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,737$45,580$45,880$53,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$7,700

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2016202020202020
ModelA3 / S3X3X3X3
TrimA3 e-tronsDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0   
9 kWh battery pack$0   
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,950$7,665$9,365$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,715$5,415$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-515-722-376

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162020
ModelA3 / S3X3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.8 in
Length169.8 in185.9 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height56.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%

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