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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,150 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | ||
| Difference: $6,825 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,566 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | ||
| Difference: $5,834 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 335i | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $43,400 | $42,500 |
| Base Invoice | $40,110 | $39,527 |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |
| Sport Line | 1,700 | |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,900 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 575 |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | |
| 8-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| AWD | 2,000 | |
| Prestige Package | 6,150 | |
| Black Optic Performance Package | 2,000 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |
| Sport Line | 1,545 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,730 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 536 |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,090 | |
| 8-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| AWD | 1,840 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,718 | |
| Black Optic Performance Package | 1,860 | |
| Options (change) | 14,650 | 8,725 |
| Options (change) | 13,365 | 8,114 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $58,975 | $52,150 |
| Total Invoice | $54,400 | $48,566 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,445 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,483 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 335i | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 300hp I6 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/31 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $58,975 | $52,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | -380 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,595 | $52,150 |
| Total Invoice | $54,400 | $48,566 |
| Adjustments for Features | -351 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,049 | $48,566 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 335i | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $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 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,805 | $7,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $380 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -351 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,760 lb. | 3,462 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2850 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 33% |
| Black Optic Performance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
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