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

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

Lowest Total Price: $46,745

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,534

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesA3 / S3
Trim135iA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,100 $38,600
Base Invoice $40,750 $35,898
Premium Package 2,400  
Sport seats 400  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Technology Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Sport Package   800
Convenience Package   750
Premium Package 2,185  
Sport seats 365  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Technology Package 2,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 511
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Sport Package   744
Convenience Package   697
Options (change) 6,650 7,250
Options (change) 6,075 6,741
Destination 925 895
Total Price $51,675 $46,745
Total Invoice $47,750 $43,534

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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: $5,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,467
Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesA3 / S3
Trim135iA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6220hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,675$46,745
Adjustments for Features0-270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,675$46,475
Total Invoice$47,750$43,534
Adjustments for Features0-251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,750$43,283

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

Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesA3 / S3
Trim135iA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,455$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-251

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

Model Year20132015
Model1-SeriesA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.7 in102.2 in
Length172.2 in175.4 in
Width68.8 in70.2 in
Height55.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,725 lb.3,683 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 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested165580%
Total Not Requested42520%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested69063%
Total Not Requested40037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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