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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,700

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $90,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,155

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $84,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,350 $143,400
Base Invoice $35,666 $134,040
Prestige Package 8,450  
Sport Package 650  
AWD 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Giga World   2,000
Prestige Package 7,860  
Sport Package 606  
AWD 2,512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 12,375 2,000
Options (change) 11,514 1,840
Destination 975 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $51,700 $142,602
Total Invoice $48,155 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,294
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$51,700$142,602
Adjustments for Features-3,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,085$142,602
Total Invoice$48,155$133,082
Adjustments for Features-3,3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,788$133,082

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$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 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$11,415$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3670

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.2 in110.2 in
Length175.4 in184.9 in
Width70.2 in76.5 in
Height55.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,824 lb.3,455 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested374061%
Total Not Requested240039%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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