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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: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim330i330eM340iM32.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $24,740 $33,980
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700   1,950 1,950
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 450 450
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0    
Sunroof       0    
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Sport Package         1,800  
Convenience Package         675  
Sound Package         900  
Satellite radio         350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link         435 435
Xenon HID headlights         650 800
Panoramic sunroof         1,100 1,100
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,787 1,775
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 410 410
Heated front seats 460 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 875    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0    
Sunroof       0    
Cold Weather Package         637 637
Sport Package         1,638  
Convenience Package         614  
Sound Package         819  
Satellite radio         319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link         396 396
Xenon HID headlights         592 728
Panoramic sunroof         1,001 1,001
Options (change) 5,950 5,950 4,200 1,500 9,010 5,785
Options (change) 5,475 5,475 3,865 1,380 8,213 5,266
Destination 995 995 995 995 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,195 $47,494 $59,895 $72,395 $34,470 $40,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,704
Model Year202120212021202120062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim330i330eM340iM32.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,195$47,494$59,895$72,395$34,470$40,485
Adjustments for Features-4,440-4,565-4,690-4,5150-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,755$42,929$55,205$67,880$34,470$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$24,951$0$2,715

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year202120212021202120062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA3A3
Trim330i330eM340iM32.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
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$150$150  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$7,580$7,705$7,830$7,655$3,140$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$4,565$4,690$4,515$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-596-237-381-1480-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20212006
Model3-SeriesA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length185.7 in168.7 in
Width71.9 in69.5 in
Height56.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.954.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested203099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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