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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: $48,757

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $4,038

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,124

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $4,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3X3X3X3
TrimA3 e-tronsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800
Base Invoice $36,178 $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735
Premium Plus Package 3,100        
Prestige Package 8,650        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550 550 550
Cargo mat 155        
Universal garage door opener 295        
Aluminum roof rails 300        
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium Package   3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
LED headlights   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900  
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Premium Plus Package 2,884        
Prestige Package 8,046        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500 500 500 500
Cargo mat 144        
Universal garage door opener 274        
Aluminum roof rails 280        
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Premium Package   2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
LED headlights   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820  
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Options (change) 13,075 12,850 12,850 12,850 10,950
Options (change) 12,164 11,690 11,690 11,690 9,960
Destination 950 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,757 $52,795 $54,795 $56,295 $58,745
Total Invoice $45,124 $49,200 $51,040 $52,420 $54,690

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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: $2,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,454
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3X3X3X3
TrimA3 e-tronsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionS6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$48,757$52,795$54,795$56,295$58,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-3,690-3,690-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,757$51,055$51,105$52,605$54,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$1,550$3,750
Total Invoice$45,124$49,200$51,040$52,420$54,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,622-3,437-3,436-3,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,124$47,578$47,603$48,984$51,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25$1,406$3,444

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

Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3X3X3X3
TrimA3 e-tronsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200    
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0    
9 kWh battery pack$0    
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,075$6,815$8,765$8,765$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$3,690$3,690$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,622-3,437-3,436-3,668

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

Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in110.6 in
Length169.8 in183.8 in
Width70.3 in74.1 in
Height56.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft363.3 ft3

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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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested431578%
Total Not Requested120022%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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