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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,107

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,078

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $4,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3X3
TrimA3 e-tronxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $36,178 $34,010 $37,965
Premium Plus Package 3,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
Universal garage door opener 295    
Cargo mat 155    
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Premium Package   3,450 3,450
Roof rails   250 250
Rearview camera   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Heated steering wheel   190 190
Proximity key   500 500
Aluminum trim   0  
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Premium Plus Package 2,884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500 500
Universal garage door opener 274    
Cargo mat 144    
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Premium Package   3,140 3,140
Roof rails   230 230
Rearview camera   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
Heated steering wheel   175 175
Proximity key   455 455
Aluminum trim   0  
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 4,425 7,840 6,940
Options (change) 4,118 7,145 6,325
Destination 950 875 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $40,107 $45,465 $48,865
Total Invoice $37,078 $42,030 $45,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,868
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,650
Model Year201720112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3X3
TrimA3 e-tronxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$40,107$45,465$48,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,490-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,107$42,975$46,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,200
Total Invoice$37,078$42,030$45,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,302-2,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,078$39,728$42,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,951

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201720112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3X3
TrimA3 e-tronxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$4,950$7,440$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,490$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,302-2,486

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in110.6 in
Length169.8 in183.0 in
Width70.3 in74.1 in
Height56.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft363.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested149045%
Total Not Requested180055%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested149050%
Total Not Requested150050%

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