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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: $36,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,726

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,500 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $31,740 $25,361 $28,134
Cold Weather Package 750 500 500
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
iPod integration 400 -200 -200
Navigation system 2,100 2,000 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500 500
Wood trim   400 400
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Cold Weather Package 685 466 466
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
iPod integration 365 -186 -186
Navigation system 1,910 1,860 1,860
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466 466
Wood trim   372 372
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 6,995 8,050 8,050
Options (change) 6,370 7,490 7,490
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $42,320 $36,195 $39,175
Total Invoice $38,935 $33,726 $36,499

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,335
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$42,320$36,195$39,175
Adjustments for Features0-135-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,320$36,060$37,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$38,935$33,726$36,499
Adjustments for Features0-126-1,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,935$33,600$35,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328i2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,880$2,015$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-126-1,104

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,463 lb.3,264 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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested85554%
Total Not Requested72546%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested85554%
Total Not Requested72546%

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