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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: $40,177

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $6,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,143

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimxDrive30iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $36,250 $36,178
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  
Aluminum trim 0  
Premium Plus Package   3,100
Cargo organizer   70
Cargo mat   155
Universal garage door opener   295
Aluminum roof rails   300
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  
Aluminum trim 0  
Premium Plus Package   2,884
Cargo organizer   65
Cargo mat   144
Universal garage door opener   274
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 6,085 4,495
Options (change) 5,535 4,183
Destination 825 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $46,310 $40,177
Total Invoice $42,610 $37,143

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,793
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,154
Model Year20092017
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimxDrive30iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$46,310$40,177
Adjustments for Features-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,970$40,177
Total Invoice$42,610$37,143
Adjustments for Features-3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,297$37,143

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

Model Year20092017
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimxDrive30iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,390$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3130

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

Model Year20092017
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.1 in103.5 in
Length179.7 in169.8 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height66.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,617 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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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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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