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BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,530

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,098

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $2,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201920192019
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0iA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $33,300 $35,600 $44,500
Base Invoice $33,670 $31,304 $33,464 $41,832
Cold Weather Package 750      
Premium Package 1,800      
Sport Package 1,800 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575 575 575
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Rear side airbags 385 350 350 350
Aluminum trim 0      
Premium Plus Package   3,250 3,250  
Cargo organizer   75 75 75
Cargo mat   160 160  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995  
Cold Weather Package 685      
Premium Package 1,640      
Sport Package 1,640 606 606  
Obstacle detection, rear 635      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 536 536 536
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Rear side airbags 350 325 325 325
Aluminum trim 0      
Premium Plus Package   3,024 3,024  
Cargo organizer   70 70 70
Cargo mat   149 149  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233 233  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926 926  
Options (change) 6,710 6,305 6,305 1,000
Options (change) 6,110 5,869 5,869 931
Destination 695 925 995 995
Total Price $44,205 $40,530 $42,900 $46,495
Total Invoice $40,475 $38,098 $40,328 $43,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,480
Model Year2006201920192019
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0iA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,205$40,530$42,900$46,495
Adjustments for Features0-110-1,810-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,205$40,420$41,090$43,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670$3,180
Total Invoice$40,475$38,098$40,328$43,758
Adjustments for Features0-103-1,701-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,475$37,995$38,627$41,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$632$3,038

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2006201920192019
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0iA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,755$5,865$7,565$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110$1,810$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-103-1,701-2,725

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062019
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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 / RS3 A3 40

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Plus Package
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
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Plus Package
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
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

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