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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: $36,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,441

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesA3A3
Trim128i135i2.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $25,035 $33,364
Power front seats 995 995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,950 1,950
Heated front seats 500      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100      
Sport Package 1,300 1,100 1,400 1,400
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Sunroof 1,050      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Cold Weather Package   600 500 500
Aluminum trim   0    
S Line Package     2,000  
Convenience Package     1,800  
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Power front seats 905 905    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 441 441
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,813 1,813
Heated front seats 455      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90      
Sport Package 1,185 1,000 1,303 1,303
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Sunroof 955      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Cold Weather Package   545 466 466
Aluminum trim   0    
S Line Package     1,860  
Convenience Package     1,675  
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 7,845 5,695 9,225 5,425
Options (change) 7,140 5,180 8,581 5,046
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $38,170 $42,920 $36,970 $42,125
Total Invoice $35,310 $39,695 $34,441 $39,235

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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: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,069
Model Year2011201120092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesA3A3
Trim128i135i2.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,170$42,920$36,970$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-350-215-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,170$42,570$36,755$39,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0$2,505
Total Invoice$35,310$39,695$34,441$39,235
Adjustments for Features0-324-200-2,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,310$39,371$34,241$36,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,061$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year2011201120092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesA3A3
Trim128i135i2.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack $50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$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
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,675$3,540$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$215$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-324-200-2,668

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,253 lb.3,264 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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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25520%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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