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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,495

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $90,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,373

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $82,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3i8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,600 $38,600 $136,500
Base Invoice $33,108 $35,898 $126,260
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550  
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Giga World     2,000
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371  
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 9,000 9,000 2,000
Options (change) 8,370 8,370 1,820
Destination 895 895 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $45,495 $48,495 $135,702
Total Invoice $42,373 $45,163 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,755
Model Year201520152015
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3i8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4220hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13625, 13360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$45,495$48,495$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,495$46,945$134,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$42,373$45,163$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-1,444-1,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,373$43,719$124,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year201520152015
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3i8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
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 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,315$9,865$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,444-1,154

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20152015
ModelA3 / S3i8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.2 in110.2 in
Length175.4 in184.9 in
Width70.2 in76.5 in
Height55.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57553%
Total Not Requested51547%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested302583%
Total Not Requested60017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested57553%
Total Not Requested51547%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested302583%
Total Not Requested60017%

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