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Audi A3 vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,210

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $101,492

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,541

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $93,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelA3A3i8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $136,500
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $126,260
Technology Package 1,500    
S Line Package 2,200    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Audio Package 1,350    
Satellite radio   350  
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Giga World     2,000
Technology Package 1,365    
S Line Package 2,002    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Navigation system 1,774 1,775  
Audio Package 1,229    
Satellite radio   319  
Xenon HID headlights   728  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 8,150 4,250 2,000
Options (change) 7,417 3,869 1,820
Destination 720 720 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $34,210 $38,950 $135,702
Total Invoice $31,541 $36,150 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,584
Model Year200720072015
ModelA3A3i8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-20
Total Price$34,210$38,950$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-8,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$36,050$126,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0
Total Invoice$31,541$36,150$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-2,692-8,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,541$33,458$117,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,917$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year200720072015
ModelA3A3i8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,905$5,805$11,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$8,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,692-8,157

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20072015
ModelA3i8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length168.7 in184.9 in
Width69.5 in76.5 in
Height56.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested140564%
Total Not Requested80036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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