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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,295 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $1,520 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,748 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $1,117 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $28,600 | $34,900 | $27,270 | $30,250 |
| Base Invoice | $26,490 | $32,290 | $25,361 | $28,134 |
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | 600 | 500 | 500 |
| Power front seats | 995 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 475 | 475 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | -200 | -200 |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | 100 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,300 | 1,100 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,400 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |||
| Titanium Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | 545 | 466 | 466 |
| Power front seats | 905 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 443 | 443 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | -186 | -186 |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,860 | 1,860 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | 90 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,185 | 1,000 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,095 | |||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |||
| Titanium Sport Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,390 | 9,195 | 9,150 | 9,150 |
| Options (change) | 8,550 | 8,365 | 8,512 | 8,512 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $38,815 | $44,920 | $37,295 | $40,275 |
| Total Invoice | $35,865 | $41,480 | $34,748 | $37,521 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,099 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $38,815 | $44,920 | $37,295 | $40,275 |
| Adjustments for Features | -20 | -1,600 | 0 | -1,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,795 | $43,320 | $37,295 | $39,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,525 | $0 | $1,930 |
| Total Invoice | $35,865 | $41,480 | $34,748 | $37,521 |
| Adjustments for Features | -18 | -1,477 | 0 | -978 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,847 | $40,003 | $34,748 | $36,543 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,156 | $0 | $1,795 |
Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 1-Series | 1-Series | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 128i | 135i | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,260 | $4,840 | $3,240 | $4,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $20 | $1,600 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -18 | -1,477 | 0 | -978 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | 1-Series | A3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 171.7 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,253 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.4 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.0 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
| Power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 67% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1880 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 39% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 75% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1555 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1555 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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