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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: $60,970

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $81,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i8
TrimRS 3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,200 $143,400
Technology Package 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Giga World   2,000
Technology Package 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 3,775 2,000
Options (change) 3,512 1,840
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $60,970 $142,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $128,661
Model Year20202017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i8
TrimRS 3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine394hp I5357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$60,970$142,602
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,805$142,602

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

Model Year20202017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i8
TrimRS 3Base
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,715$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-860

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

Model Year20202017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3i8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in110.2 in
Length175.4 in184.9 in
Width70.7 in76.5 in
Height55.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in51.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181577%
Total Not Requested55023%

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