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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,300 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||
| Difference: $2,920 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,057 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||
| Difference: $2,348 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | 1-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 135i | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $40,150 | $39,600 |
| Base Invoice | $37,120 | $36,828 |
| Sport Package | 1,100 | 800 |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 575 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Proximity key | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,325 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,700 | |
| Technology Package | 2,700 | |
| Sport Package | 1,000 | 744 |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 536 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Proximity key | 455 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,260 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,512 | |
| Technology Package | 2,512 | |
| Options (change) | 9,245 | 6,775 |
| Options (change) | 8,460 | 6,304 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 |
| Total Price | $50,220 | $47,300 |
| Total Invoice | $46,405 | $44,057 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,282 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | 1-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 135i | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 300hp I6 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/26 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 140, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $50,220 | $47,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,220 | $44,150 |
| Total Invoice | $46,405 | $44,057 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,934 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,405 | $41,123 |
Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | 1-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 135i | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,700 | $5,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,934 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 |
| Model | 1-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 102.2 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,626 lb. | 3,683 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 42.2 in | 45.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.5 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 50% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 47% |
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