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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: $45,782

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $17,113

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,357

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $16,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3
TrimA3 e-tronM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $54,300
Base Invoice $36,736 $51,180
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Driving Assistance Package   900
Premium Tier   2,950
Aluminum trim   0
Apple CarPlay support   300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 505
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Driving Assistance Package   830
Premium Tier   2,715
Aluminum trim   0
Apple CarPlay support   275
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Options (change) 9,475 7,600
Options (change) 8,814 6,995
Destination 975 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,782 $62,895
Total Invoice $42,357 $59,170

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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: $12,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,316
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3
TrimA3 e-tronM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH355hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-19
Total Price$45,782$62,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,782$58,115
Total Invoice$42,357$59,170
Adjustments for Features0-4,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,357$54,673

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3
TrimA3 e-tronM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
CD player $125
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,497

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3X3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.8 in
Length169.8 in185.9 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height56.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,230 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested416577%
Total Not Requested125023%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131561%
Total Not Requested85039%

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