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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: $35,140

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,734

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328d330i2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $24,115 $32,471
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,950 1,950
Convenience Tier 850 850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 450 450
Sunshades, second row 250 250 150 150
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
S Line Package     2,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
iPod integration     0 0
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,813 1,813
Convenience Tier 780 780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 418 418
Sunshades, second row 230 230 139 139
Heated front seats 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335    
S Line Package     2,326  
Convenience Package     325  
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
iPod integration     0 0
Options (change) 5,300 5,300 8,435 5,585
Options (change) 4,875 4,875 7,844 5,193
Destination 995 995 775 775
Total Price $52,245 $50,745 $35,140 $41,275
Total Invoice $49,285 $47,890 $32,734 $38,439

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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: $7,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,955
Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328d330i2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$52,245$50,745$35,140$41,275
Adjustments for Features-7,530-7,6300-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,715$43,115$35,140$38,425
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$3,285
Total Invoice$49,285$47,890$32,734$38,439
Adjustments for Features-7,103-7,2010-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,182$40,689$32,734$35,785
Cost Above Minimum$1,493$0$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim328d330i2.0T3.2 S line
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 $1700
FWD  $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  
Rearview camera$200$200  
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
Ski sack  $50$50
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio   $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  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$9,045$9,145$1,515$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,530$7,630$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,103-7,2010-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length182.0 in168.7 in
Width71.3 in69.5 in
Height56.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,663 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 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested228086%
Total Not Requested37514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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