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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,725

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $3,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,932

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesA3
Trim328i3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,200 $35,875
Base Invoice $31,465 $33,364
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Cold Weather Package 600 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Aluminum trim 0  
Satellite radio 595  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Navigation system 2,100 1,950
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,275  
AWD 1,900  
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Cold Weather Package 550 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 441
Aluminum trim 0  
Satellite radio 540  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Navigation system 1,910 1,813
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,210  
AWD 1,745  
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 9,195 4,025
Options (change) 8,435 3,743
Destination 775 825
Total Price $44,170 $40,725
Total Invoice $40,675 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,985
Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesA3
Trim328i3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$44,170$40,725
Adjustments for Features0-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,170$40,465
Total Invoice$40,675$37,932
Adjustments for Features0-242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,675$37,690

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesA3
Trim328i3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,080$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-242

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072009
Model3-SeriesA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.5 in
Length178.2 in168.7 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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%

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