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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,082

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $3,563

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,333

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $3,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3i3
TrimA3 e-tronBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $44,450
Base Invoice $35,248 $42,020
iPod integration 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 700
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof   1,000
iPod integration 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 645
Heated front seats 467  
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 1,425 1,700
Options (change) 1,328 1,565
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax -4,168 -7,500
Total Price $36,082 $39,645
Total Invoice $33,333 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,678
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,777
Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3i3
TrimA3 e-tronBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH168hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$36,082$39,645
Adjustments for Features-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,967$39,645
Total Invoice$33,333$37,080
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,303$37,080

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3i3
TrimA3 e-tronBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,465$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0300

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3i3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in101.2 in
Length169.8 in157.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height56.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft311.8 ft3

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