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

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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,500

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $5,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,561

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $5,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
Model1-SeriesA3
Trim135i3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,850 $33,980
Base Invoice $33,160 $31,561
Premium Package 3,400  
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Cold Weather Package 600 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 450
Aluminum trim 0  
Navigation system 2,100 1,950
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Technology Package   1,250
Satellite radio   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 3,095  
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Cold Weather Package 545 637
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 410
Aluminum trim 0  
Navigation system 1,910 1,775
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Technology Package   1,138
Satellite radio   319
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 9,695 5,800
Options (change) 8,870 5,280
Destination 825 720
Total Price $46,370 $40,500
Total Invoice $42,855 $37,561

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,697
Model Year20092007
Model1-SeriesA3
Trim135i3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$46,370$40,500
Adjustments for Features0-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$40,065
Total Invoice$42,855$37,561
Adjustments for Features0-403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,855$37,158

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092007
Model1-SeriesA3
Trim135i3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,530$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-403

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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092007
Model1-SeriesA3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in101.5 in
Length171.7 in168.7 in
Width68.8 in69.5 in
Height56.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.054.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 specs.

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 seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested173056%
Total Not Requested135044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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