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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,025

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,084

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim328i335iA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $29,016 $39,898
Premium Package 3,250 2,550    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Sport Package 1,600 1,600 650  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575 575
HD radio 500 500    
Satellite radio 595 595    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400    
iPod integration 400 400    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100    
Prestige Package     8,950 5,500
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250  
Universal garage door opener     295 295
Cargo mat     155 155
Premium Package 2,960 2,320    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Sport Package 1,455 1,455 606  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 536 536
HD radio 450 450    
Satellite radio 540 540    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135    
iPod integration 365 365    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90    
Prestige Package     8,325 5,116
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233  
Universal garage door opener     274 274
Cargo mat     144 144
Options (change) 13,945 12,545 10,875 6,525
Options (change) 12,635 11,355 10,118 6,070
Destination 775 775 950 950
Total Price $47,120 $52,220 $43,025 $50,375
Total Invoice $43,220 $47,920 $40,084 $46,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,049
Model Year2007200720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim328i335iA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,120$52,220$43,025$50,375
Adjustments for Features0-350-4,200-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,120$51,870$38,825$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$4,875
Total Invoice$43,220$47,920$40,084$46,918
Adjustments for Features0-321-3,913-6,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,220$47,599$36,171$40,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,379$0$4,530

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2007200720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim328i335iA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,740$4,090$7,940$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$4,200$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-321-3,913-6,217

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20072017
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.8 in
Length178.2 in175.4 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested247587%
Total Not Requested37513%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested267539%
Total Not Requested411561%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested127528%
Total Not Requested321572%

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