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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: $39,045

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,105

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
Model1-SeriesA3
Trim128i3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,200 $33,980
Base Invoice $28,885 $31,561
Navigation system 2,150 1,950
Xenon HID headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 450
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof 1,050  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Cold Weather Package   700
Technology Package   1,250
Satellite radio   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Navigation system 1,955 1,775
Xenon HID headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 410
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof 955  
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Cold Weather Package   637
Technology Package   1,138
Satellite radio   319
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 6,950 5,800
Options (change) 6,325 5,280
Destination 895 720
Total Price $39,045 $40,500
Total Invoice $36,105 $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: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,407
Model Year20122007
Model1-SeriesA3
Trim128i3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6250hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,045$40,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,045$36,335
Total Invoice$36,105$37,561
Adjustments for Features0-3,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,105$33,698

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122007
Model1-SeriesA3
Trim128i3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,100$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,863

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122007
Model1-SeriesA3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in101.5 in
Length172.2 in168.7 in
Width68.8 in69.5 in
Height56.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,208 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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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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 sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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