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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: $39,175

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,499

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $3,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesA3
Trim328i2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,700 $30,250
Base Invoice $33,025 $28,134
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Navigation system 2,100 2,000
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Roof rails 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500
iPod integration   -200
Wood trim   400
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Navigation system 1,910 1,860
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Roof rails 90  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466
iPod integration   -186
Wood trim   372
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,625 8,050
Options (change) 6,085 7,490
Destination 875 875
Total Price $43,200 $39,175
Total Invoice $39,985 $36,499

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,784
Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesA3
Trim328i2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,200$39,175
Adjustments for Features0-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,200$38,855
Total Invoice$39,985$36,499
Adjustments for Features0-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,985$36,201

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesA3
Trim328i2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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$2,845$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-298

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102011
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.3,362 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
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested85554%
Total Not Requested72546%

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