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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: $36,520

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $98,337

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,023

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $89,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelA3A3i8
Trim2.0T3.2Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $135,700
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $125,025
Convenience Package 1,800    
Premium Package 1,500    
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150  
Sport Package 1,400 1,400  
Giga World     2,000
Convenience Package 1,675    
Premium Package 1,396    
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069  
Sport Package 1,303 1,303  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 8,775 5,475 2,000
Options (change) 8,163 5,092 1,820
Destination 825 825 950
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $36,520 $42,175 $134,857
Total Invoice $34,023 $39,281 $124,002

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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: $90,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,430
Model Year200920092014
ModelA3A3i8
Trim2.0T3.2Base
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)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$36,520$42,175$134,857
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-8,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,520$39,325$126,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0
Total Invoice$34,023$39,281$124,002
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-7,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,023$36,627$116,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year200920092014
ModelA3A3i8
Trim2.0T3.2Base
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
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 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $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
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
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
USB port  $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$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
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 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,030$5,880$11,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-7,549

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20092014
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested55553%
Total Not Requested50047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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