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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,070

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,775

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
Model1-Series1-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim128i135iA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,100 $39,100 $37,600
Base Invoice $30,630 $36,150 $34,968
Premium Package 3,700 3,400  
Sport Package 1,300 1,100 650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
iPod integration 400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
HD radio 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575
Aluminum trim   0  
Premium Plus Package     3,250
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250
Universal garage door opener     295
Premium Package 3,365 3,095  
Sport Package 1,185 1,000 606
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
iPod integration 365 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Xenon HID headlights 730    
HD radio 315 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 536
Aluminum trim   0  
Premium Plus Package     3,024
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 9,145 7,845 5,020
Options (change) 8,320 7,135 4,673
Destination 825 825 950
Total Price $43,070 $47,770 $43,570
Total Invoice $39,775 $44,110 $40,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78
Model Year200820082017
Model1-Series1-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim128i135iA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$43,070$47,770$43,570
Adjustments for Features0-50-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,070$47,720$42,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0
Total Invoice$39,775$44,110$40,591
Adjustments for Features0-46-894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,775$44,064$39,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,289$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year200820082017
Model1-Series1-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim128i135iA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,690$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-894

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082017
Model1-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.7 in102.2 in
Length172.2 in175.4 in
Width68.8 in70.2 in
Height55.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.59.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested213063%
Total Not Requested125037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested213069%
Total Not Requested95031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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