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BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,725

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,869

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelX3A3
Trim3.0i2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,800 $27,270
Base Invoice $33,670 $25,361
Cold Weather Package 750 500
Premium Package 1,800  
Sport Package 1,800 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Rear side airbags 385 350
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Aluminum roof rails   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
AWD   2,100
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Wood trim   400
Cold Weather Package 685 466
Premium Package 1,640  
Sport Package 1,640 1,303
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 443
Rear side airbags 350 325
Navigation system 1,640 1,860
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Aluminum roof rails   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
AWD   1,951
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Wood trim   372
Options (change) 8,510 13,580
Options (change) 7,750 12,633
Destination 695 875
Total Price $46,005 $41,725
Total Invoice $42,115 $38,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,248
Model Year20062012
ModelX3A3
Trim3.0i2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine225hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,005$41,725
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,915$41,725
Total Invoice$42,115$38,869
Adjustments for Features-9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,117$38,869

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelX3A3
Trim3.0i2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,330$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9980

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelX3A3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.1 in101.5 in
Length179.7 in168.7 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height66.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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