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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: $49,845

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $20,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,421

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $19,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimM3S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $41,100
Base Invoice $57,720 $38,224
Executive Package 4,300  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
LED headlights 1,900 1,050
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Convenience Package   750
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
235/35YR19   1,500
Executive Package 3,915  
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 511
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
LED headlights 1,730 977
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Convenience Package   697
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
235/35YR19   1,397
Options (change) 7,750 7,850
Options (change) 7,055 7,302
Destination 995 895
Total Price $70,745 $49,845
Total Invoice $65,770 $46,421

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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: $22,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,695
Model Year20152015
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimM3S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$70,745$49,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,745$48,400
Total Invoice$65,770$46,421
Adjustments for Features0-1,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,770$45,075

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

Model Year20152015
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimM3S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,455$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,346

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight3,411 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested85045%
Total Not Requested105055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested504%

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