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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: $34,105

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,772

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
Model3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328i2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,700 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $33,025 $24,115 $32,471
Cold Weather Package 900 700 700
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 450 450
Sunshades, second row 250 150 150
Navigation system 2,100 1,950 1,950
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Premium Package   1,500  
Convenience Package   350  
iPod integration   0 0
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Wood trim   400  
Cold Weather Package 820 650 650
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 418 418
Sunshades, second row 230 139 139
Navigation system 1,910 1,813 1,813
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Premium Package   1,396  
Convenience Package   325  
iPod integration   0 0
Xenon HID headlights   745 745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Wood trim   373  
Options (change) 5,050 7,400 5,150
Options (change) 4,600 6,882 4,788
Destination 875 775 775
Total Price $41,625 $34,105 $40,840
Total Invoice $38,500 $31,772 $38,034

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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: $7,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,377
Model Year201020082008
Model3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328i2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,625$34,105$40,840
Adjustments for Features-3800-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,245$34,105$37,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,885
Total Invoice$38,500$31,772$38,034
Adjustments for Features-3510-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,149$31,772$35,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,608

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year201020082008
Model3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328i2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio  $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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,145$1,765$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3510-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102008
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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested138066%
Total Not Requested72534%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22560%
Total Not Requested15040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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