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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: $41,995

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $13,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,119

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $11,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim328i335iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Premium Package 3,100 2,200        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Sport Line 2,500 1,700        
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875        
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900        
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700        
Steering-linked headlights 900          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000        
Aluminum trim 0 0        
Rearview camera 400 400        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500        
Heated front seats 500 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Prestige Package     5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900
Premium Plus Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Advanced Technology Package     1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Sport Package     800 800 800  
235/35YR19           1,500
Premium Package 2,820 2,000        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Sport Line 2,275 1,545        
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795        
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730        
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635        
Steering-linked headlights 820          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910        
Aluminum trim 0 0        
Rearview camera 365 365        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475        
Heated front seats 455 455        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 511 511 511 511
Prestige Package     5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488
Premium Plus Package     2,371 2,371 2,371  
Advanced Technology Package     1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
Sport Package     744 744 744  
235/35YR19           1,397
Options (change) 17,475 14,875 11,200 11,200 11,200 9,350
Options (change) 15,920 13,550 10,416 10,416 10,416 8,698
Destination 925 925 895 895 895 895
Total Price $55,250 $58,950 $41,995 $44,695 $45,295 $51,345
Total Invoice $50,925 $54,355 $39,119 $41,629 $42,187 $47,817

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,058
Model Year201320132015201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim328i335iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6T8S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$55,250$58,950$41,995$44,695$45,295$51,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-270-270-1,970-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,250$57,800$41,725$44,425$43,325$47,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0$2,700$1,600$6,200
Total Invoice$50,925$54,355$39,119$41,629$42,187$47,817
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-252-251-1,835-3,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,925$53,295$38,867$41,378$40,352$44,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$0$2,511$1,485$5,765

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

Model Year201320132015201520152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim328i335iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Residual heat$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
CD player$125$125    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge     $75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals     $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$4,980$6,130$5,450$5,450$7,150$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$270$270$1,970$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-252-251-1,835-3,185

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

Model Year20132015
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length182.5 in175.4 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested132537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested89058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 selector200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested132537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested89058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 selector200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested132537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested89058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 selector200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested217562%
Total Not Requested132538%

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