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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: $36,457

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,853

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,684

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $8,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelX3A3 / S3
TrimxDrive30iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,400 $37,900
Base Invoice $36,250 $35,248
Premium Package 2,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Rear side airbags 385  
HD radio 350  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Heated front seats 500 500
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cargo organizer   70
Cargo mat   155
Roof rails   500
Premium Package 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
Rear side airbags 350  
HD radio 315  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Heated front seats 455 467
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cargo organizer   65
Cargo mat   144
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 6,085 1,800
Options (change) 5,535 1,679
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $46,310 $36,457
Total Invoice $42,610 $33,684

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,888
Model Year20092016
ModelX3A3 / S3
TrimxDrive30iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$46,310$36,457
Adjustments for Features-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,095$36,457
Total Invoice$42,610$33,684
Adjustments for Features-2,0380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,572$33,684

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelX3A3 / S3
TrimxDrive30iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,290$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0380

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelX3A3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.1 in103.5 in
Length179.7 in169.8 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height66.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft339.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%

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