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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,195 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $800 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,375 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $865 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | i3 |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 | $44,450 |
| Base Invoice | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 | $42,020 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | 5,900 | 5,900 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 700 |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,350 | ||||
| Sunroof | 1,000 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | 2,371 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | 5,488 | 5,488 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | 645 |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,160 | ||||
| Sunroof | 920 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,400 | 10,400 | 10,400 | 7,850 | 4,050 |
| Options (change) | 9,672 | 9,672 | 9,672 | 7,301 | 3,725 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $41,195 | $43,895 | $44,495 | $49,845 | $41,995 |
| Total Invoice | $38,375 | $40,885 | $41,443 | $46,420 | $39,240 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,240 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | i3 |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 168hp E |
| Transmission | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 100, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 155/70-19 |
| Total Price | $41,195 | $43,895 | $44,495 | $49,845 | $41,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,550 | -2,550 | -4,250 | -5,600 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,645 | $41,345 | $40,245 | $44,245 | $41,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $5,600 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $38,375 | $40,885 | $41,443 | $46,420 | $39,240 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,375 | -2,375 | -3,958 | -5,215 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,000 | $38,510 | $37,485 | $41,205 | $39,240 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $1,485 | $5,205 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | i3 |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 33 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Text dictation | $50 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,665 | $7,665 | $9,365 | $10,715 | $5,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,550 | $2,550 | $4,250 | $5,600 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,375 | -2,375 | -3,958 | -5,215 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2015 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | i3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 101.2 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 157.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 62.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,176 lb. | 2,962 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 50.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 | 11.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 990 | 64% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1575 | 43% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 990 | 64% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1575 | 43% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 990 | 64% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1575 | 43% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 41% |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 7% |
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