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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: $36,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,442

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $25,361 $27,853
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,000 2,000
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Cold Weather Package 950       500 500
Sport Line   2,750 1,950 1,950    
Heated front seats   500 500 500    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
Titanium Sport Package         2,000 2,000
Convenience Package         1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof         1,100 1,100
iPod integration         -200 -200
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,860 1,860
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Cold Weather Package 865       466 466
Sport Line   2,505 1,775 1,775    
Heated front seats   455 455 455    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475    
DUPL Voice texting capability       0    
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
Titanium Sport Package         1,860 1,860
Convenience Package         930 930
Panoramic sunroof         1,023 1,023
iPod integration         -186 -186
Options (change) 9,200 10,450 7,850 7,850 8,875 8,875
Options (change) 8,370 9,530 7,160 7,160 8,256 8,256
Destination 925 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $42,675 $48,225 $51,925 $58,425 $36,970 $38,350
Total Invoice $39,420 $44,535 $47,965 $53,945 $34,442 $35,634

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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: $4,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,440
Model Year201320132013201320102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,675$48,225$51,925$58,425$36,970$38,350
Adjustments for Features-1,665-2,190-3,340-3,4150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,010$46,035$48,585$55,010$36,970$37,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,025$7,575$14,000$0$430
Total Invoice$39,420$44,535$47,965$53,945$34,442$35,634
Adjustments for Features-1,538-2,022-3,085-3,1530-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,882$42,513$44,880$50,792$34,442$34,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,631$6,998$12,910$0$309

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year201320132013201320102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100     
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25$25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,480$5,005$6,155$6,230$2,815$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$2,190$3,340$3,415$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,538-2,022-3,085-3,1530-883

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132010
Model3-SeriesA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length182.5 in168.7 in
Width71.3 in69.5 in
Height56.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.054.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150056%
Total Not Requested120044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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