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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: $33,870

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $108,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,559

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $101,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelA3A3i8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $29,950 $143,400
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,853 $134,040
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
iPod integration -200 -200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Giga World     2,000
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Convenience Package 930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
iPod integration -186 -186  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860  
Giga World     1,840
Options (change) 5,775 5,775 2,000
Options (change) 5,373 5,373 1,840
Destination 825 825 995
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -3,793
Total Price $33,870 $35,250 $142,602
Total Invoice $31,559 $32,751 $133,082

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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: $100,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,534
Model Year201020102017
ModelA3A3i8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
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$33,870$35,250$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-950-8,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,870$34,300$134,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0
Total Invoice$31,559$32,751$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-883-7,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,559$31,868$125,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year201020102017
ModelA3A3i8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $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 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
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
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
Voice recorder  $0
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$150$150 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,080$4,030$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-7,989

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20102017
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

Premium Plus 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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus 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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%

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