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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,610

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45   
Difference: $4,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,702

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45   
Difference: $3,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132019
Model1-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim135isA3 45
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,950 $41,700
Base Invoice $44,295 $39,200
Premium Package 2,400  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Sport Package   650
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Metal pedals   195
Premium Package 2,185  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Sport Package   606
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Metal pedals   182
Options (change) 4,280 5,915
Options (change) 3,915 5,507
Destination 925 995
Total Price $53,155 $48,610
Total Invoice $49,135 $45,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,558
Model Year20132019
Model1-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim135isA3 45
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine320hp I6228hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,155$48,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,155$46,350
Total Invoice$49,135$45,702
Adjustments for Features0-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,135$43,577

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132019
Model1-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim135isA3 45
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
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 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,125

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132019
Model1-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,824 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 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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