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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,600

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $2,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,061

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $1,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $43,650
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $40,596
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 575
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
S Sport Package         1,100
Prestige Package         5,300
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 536
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910  
S Sport Package         1,024
Prestige Package         4,930
Options (change) 15,500 15,500 12,900 12,900 6,975
Options (change) 14,125 14,125 11,755 11,755 6,490
Destination 925 925 925 925 975
Total Price $53,725 $55,025 $57,225 $63,725 $51,600
Total Invoice $49,545 $50,740 $52,790 $58,770 $48,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,870
Model Year20142014201420142018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H292hp I4
TransmissionM6T8M6T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,725$55,025$57,225$63,725$51,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,1500-1,375-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,725$53,875$57,225$62,350$47,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$3,500$8,625$0
Total Invoice$49,545$50,740$52,790$58,770$48,061
Adjustments for Features0-1,0600-1,268-3,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,545$49,680$52,790$57,502$44,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$3,245$7,957$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20142014201420142018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$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$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,490$5,640$4,490$5,865$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$0$1,375$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,0600-1,268-3,386

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length182.5 in175.4 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,198 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested264064%
Total Not Requested150036%

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