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BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,345

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $80,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,817

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $74,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model7-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimAlpina B7S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $122,000 $41,100
Base Invoice $112,440 $38,224
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
AWD 3,000  
Around view cameras 1,200  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
AWD 2,760  
Around view cameras 1,090  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 7,950 9,350
Options (change) 7,265 8,698
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $132,125 $51,345
Total Invoice $121,880 $47,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,800
Model Year20112015
Model7-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimAlpina B7S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21235/35-19
Total Price$132,125$51,345
Adjustments for Features-5,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,420$51,345
Total Invoice$121,880$47,817
Adjustments for Features-5,2630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,617$47,817

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
Model7-SeriesA3 / S3
TrimAlpina B7S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,930$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
Model7-SeriesA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in103.8 in
Length199.8 in175.4 in
Width74.9 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,773 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested222564%
Total Not Requested127536%

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