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BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,140

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $41,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,734

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $38,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesA3A3
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B72.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,050 $86,400 $106,200 $137,000 $125,900 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $69,245 $79,690 $97,905 $126,240 $116,030 $24,115 $32,471
Sunshade, rear, power 1,000 1,000          
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350        
S Line Package           2,500  
Convenience Package           350  
Cold Weather Package           700 700
Panoramic sunroof           1,100 1,100
Navigation system           1,950 1,950
Xenon HID headlights           800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link           435 435
iPod integration           0 0
Sunshades, second row           150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)           450 450
Sunshade, rear, power 910 910          
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320        
S Line Package           2,326  
Convenience Package           325  
Cold Weather Package           650 650
Panoramic sunroof           1,023 1,023
Navigation system           1,813 1,813
Xenon HID headlights           745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link           405 405
iPod integration           0 0
Sunshades, second row           139 139
Metallic paint (extra cost)           418 418
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 350 0 0 8,435 5,585
Options (change) 910 910 320 0 0 7,844 5,193
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 1,700 1,000 0 0
Total Price $76,925 $89,275 $107,425 $139,575 $127,775 $35,140 $41,275
Total Invoice $71,030 $82,475 $99,100 $128,815 $117,905 $32,734 $38,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,596
Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesA3A3
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B72.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H535hp V12500hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16600, 16140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$76,925$89,275$107,425$139,575$127,775$35,140$41,275
Adjustments for Features-5,090-5,840-10,190-15,490-10,4400-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,835$83,435$97,235$124,085$117,335$35,140$38,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,600$25,400$52,250$45,500$0$3,285
Total Invoice$71,030$82,475$99,100$128,815$117,905$32,734$38,439
Adjustments for Features-4,700-5,395-9,400-14,296-9,6340-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,330$77,080$89,700$114,519$108,271$32,734$35,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,750$23,370$48,189$41,941$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesA3A3
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B72.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300   
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
Power door closers  $300$300$300  
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row     $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500   
Blind spot warning system   $200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200    
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera   $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net     $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200    
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote   $200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250  
SD Card slot     $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Ceramic controls   $0   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500  
Active steering   $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350   
Rear wheel steering   $1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$8,405$9,155$13,505$18,805$13,755$3,315$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,090$5,840$10,190$15,490$10,440$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,700-5,395-9,400-14,296-9,6340-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
Model7-SeriesA3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.4 in101.5 in
Length205.3 in168.7 in
Width74.9 in69.5 in
Height58.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,433 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.754.6 ft3

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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)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested253095%
Total Not Requested1255%
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 sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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