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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $5,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $5,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i3
TrimA3 e-tronBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $36,178 $39,690
Prestige Package 8,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Prestige Package 8,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Options (change) 9,225 3,050
Options (change) 8,582 2,775
Destination 950 995
Gas Tax -4,168 -7,500
Total Price $44,907 $38,945
Total Invoice $41,542 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $642
Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i3
TrimA3 e-tronBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH168hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$44,907$38,945
Adjustments for Features-5,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,567$38,945
Total Invoice$41,542$35,960
Adjustments for Features-4,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,602$35,960

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i3
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 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
18 kWh battery pack $0
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,615$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9400

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i3
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.2,635 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i3 specs.

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200No
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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested316557%
Total Not Requested235043%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested159094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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