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BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,870

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $10,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,427

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelX3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim3.0iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $33,670 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Cold Weather Package 750 500 500 500  
Premium Package 1,800        
Sport Package 1,800        
Obstacle detection, rear 700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Rear side airbags 385 350 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,800        
Aluminum trim 0        
Navigation Plus Package   1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600
iPod integration   350 350 350  
Aluminum Style Package   450 450 450  
Power passenger seat   500 500 500  
Cargo organizer   70 70 70 70
Cargo mat   155 155 155 155
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250 250  
Convenience Package         750
Driver Assistance Package         1,400
Cold Weather Package 685 467 467 467  
Premium Package 1,640        
Sport Package 1,640        
Obstacle detection, rear 635        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 511 511 511 511
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Rear side airbags 350 325 325 325 325
Navigation system 1,640        
Aluminum trim 0        
Navigation Plus Package   1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418
iPod integration   325 325 325  
Aluminum Style Package   419 419 419  
Power passenger seat   467 467 467  
Cargo organizer   65 65 65 65
Cargo mat   144 144 144 144
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233 233  
Convenience Package         697
Driver Assistance Package         1,302
Options (change) 8,510 5,075 5,075 5,075 5,875
Options (change) 7,750 4,724 4,724 4,724 5,462
Destination 695 895 895 895 895
Total Price $46,005 $35,870 $38,570 $39,170 $47,870
Total Invoice $42,115 $33,427 $35,937 $36,495 $44,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,706
Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelX3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim3.0iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$46,005$35,870$38,570$39,170$47,870
Adjustments for Features-2,16500-1,700-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,840$35,870$38,570$37,470$43,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$7,500
Total Invoice$42,115$33,427$35,937$36,495$44,581
Adjustments for Features-1,98200-1,584-4,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,133$33,427$35,937$34,911$40,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,484$6,963

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015201520152015
ModelX3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim3.0iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
FWD $0$0  
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250   $250
Rearview camera    $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Roof rails$250    
Ski sack$50    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Boost gauge    $75
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,765$3,600$3,600$5,300$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$0$0$1,700$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,98200-1,584-4,191

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015
ModelX3A3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in103.8 in
Length179.7 in175.4 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height66.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft312.3 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 seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Aluminum Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Aluminum Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Aluminum Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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