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

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

Lowest Total Price: $44,850

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $13,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,773

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $11,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3
Trim335dA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,150 $32,600
Base Invoice $40,820 $30,318
Folding second row seats 475  
Premium Package 2,650  
Sport Package 2,150 800
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
iPod integration 400  
Heated front seats 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Proximity key 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
Cargo mat   155
Folding second row seats 430  
Premium Package 2,410  
Sport Package 1,955 744
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 511
iPod integration 365  
Heated front seats 455  
Aluminum trim 0  
Proximity key 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
Cargo mat   144
Options (change) 12,925 11,355
Options (change) 11,710 10,560
Destination 875 895
Total Price $57,950 $44,850
Total Invoice $53,405 $41,773

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,630
Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3
Trim335dA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp I6 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$57,950$44,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,950$42,705
Total Invoice$53,405$41,773
Adjustments for Features0-1,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,405$39,775

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

Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3
Trim335dA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,080$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,998

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

Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.8 in
Length178.2 in175.4 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,825 lb.3,241 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 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested157580%
Total Not Requested40020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested114074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested155043%
Total Not Requested207557%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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