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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,945 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $6,600 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $5,869 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2015 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | i3 |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | RS 3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,300 | $35,600 | $44,500 | $56,200 | $42,400 |
| Base Invoice | $31,304 | $33,464 | $41,832 | $52,828 | $39,690 |
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | 9,750 | 5,300 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 550 |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | 995 | |||
| Technology Package | 3,200 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,400 | ||||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 8,138 | 8,138 | 4,930 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | 536 | 500 |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | 926 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,976 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,302 | ||||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,275 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,320 | 11,320 | 5,875 | 5,175 | 3,050 |
| Options (change) | 9,600 | 9,600 | 5,466 | 4,814 | 2,775 |
| Destination | 925 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $45,545 | $47,915 | $51,370 | $62,370 | $38,945 |
| Total Invoice | $41,829 | $44,059 | $48,293 | $58,637 | $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: $1,385 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,079 | |||||
| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2015 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | i3 |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | RS 3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 184hp I4 | 228hp I4 | 288hp I4 | 394hp I5 | 168hp E |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | S7 | S7 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | 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 | 235/35-19 | 155/70-19 |
| Total Price | $45,545 | $47,915 | $51,370 | $62,370 | $38,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,215 | -6,915 | -7,965 | -8,365 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,330 | $41,000 | $43,405 | $54,005 | $38,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $670 | $3,075 | $13,675 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $41,829 | $44,059 | $48,293 | $58,637 | $35,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,790 | -6,359 | -7,488 | -7,864 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,039 | $37,700 | $40,805 | $50,773 | $35,960 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $661 | $3,766 | $13,734 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2019 | 2015 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | i3 |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | RS 3 | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $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 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $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 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,165 | $10,865 | $11,915 | $12,315 | $3,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,215 | $6,915 | $7,965 | $8,365 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,790 | -6,359 | -7,488 | -7,864 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2019 | 2015 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 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 | 3,198 lb. | 2,635 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 / RS3 A3 40
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| 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 |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2990 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 3700 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| 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 |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2990 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 3700 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2090 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 2050 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1315 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 44% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 46% |
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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1590 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
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