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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: $43,900

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $7,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,969

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $8,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920182018
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim330iA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $38,115 $29,714 $40,596
Driving Assistance Package 500    
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Premium Tier 2,900    
Luxury Design 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575 575
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Apple CarPlay support 300    
Aluminum trim 0    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
Prestige Package   9,750 5,300
Sport Package   650  
Driving Assistance Package 460    
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Premium Tier 2,670    
Luxury Design 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 536 536
Leather seating surfaces 1,335    
Apple CarPlay support 275    
Aluminum trim 0    
Blind spot warning system 460    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105    
Prestige Package   8,138 4,930
Sport Package   606  
Options (change) 9,900 10,975 5,875
Options (change) 9,110 9,280 5,466
Destination 995 975 975
Total Price $51,145 $43,900 $50,500
Total Invoice $48,220 $39,969 $47,037

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,397
Model Year201920182018
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim330iA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,145$43,900$50,500
Adjustments for Features0-160-2,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,145$43,740$47,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$48,220$39,969$47,037
Adjustments for Features0-146-2,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,220$39,823$44,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,597

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

Model Year201920182018
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim330iA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$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$0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
CD player$125  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,450$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-146-2,617

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

Model Year20192018
Model3-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.8 in
Length185.7 in175.4 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested474071%
Total Not Requested195029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested244059%
Total Not Requested170041%

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