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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: $35,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,954

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328i328d2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $39,275 $40,655 $25,361 $27,853
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475
Heated front seats 500 500    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,000 1,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
iPod integration     -200 -200
Wood trim     400 400
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,860 1,860
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 443 443
Heated front seats 455 455    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     930 930
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
iPod integration     -186 -186
Wood trim     372 372
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 6,300 6,300 7,275 7,275
Options (change) 5,730 5,730 6,768 6,768
Destination 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $49,245 $50,745 $35,370 $36,750
Total Invoice $46,000 $47,380 $32,954 $34,146

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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: $7,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,133
Model Year2015201520102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328i328d2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,245$50,745$35,370$36,750
Adjustments for Features-6,330-6,2300-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,915$44,515$35,370$35,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$430
Total Invoice$46,000$47,380$32,954$34,146
Adjustments for Features-5,913-5,8170-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,087$41,563$32,954$33,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,476$0$309

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year2015201520102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328i328d2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$7,470$7,370$1,140$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,330$6,230$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,913-5,8170-883

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152010
Model3-SeriesA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length182.1 in168.7 in
Width71.3 in69.5 in
Height56.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

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