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Audi A7 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A7 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,295

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $18,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,540

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA73-Series
Trim3.0T328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $59,250 $37,500
Base Invoice $55,103 $34,680
Premium Plus Package 3,620  
Heated second row seats 450  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,900
Cold Weather Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Premium Plus Package 3,366  
Heated second row seats 419  
Driver Assistance Package 2,327  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,730
Cold Weather Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Options (change) 7,045 9,900
Options (change) 6,555 8,965
Destination 875 895
Total Price $67,170 $48,295
Total Invoice $62,533 $44,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A7 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,329
Model Year20122012
ModelA73-Series
Trim3.0T328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$67,170$48,295
Adjustments for Features-5,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,160$48,295
Total Invoice$62,533$44,540
Adjustments for Features-4,6640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,869$44,540

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Features Comparison: Audi A7 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelA73-Series
Trim3.0T328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,540$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6640

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A7 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelA73-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.7 in108.7 in
Length195.6 in178.2 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height55.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,211 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested131552%
Total Not Requested122548%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested140097%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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