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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: $48,950

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $4,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,588

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $3,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelX3A3 / S3
TrimxDrive35iS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,050 $41,100
Base Invoice $37,965 $38,224
Sport Activity Package 1,250  
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Rearview camera 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Convenience Package   750
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
235/35YR19   1,500
Cargo mat   155
Sport Activity Package 1,140  
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 511
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Rearview camera 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Convenience Package   697
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
235/35YR19   1,397
Cargo mat   144
Options (change) 11,490 6,955
Options (change) 10,465 6,469
Destination 875 895
Total Price $53,415 $48,950
Total Invoice $49,305 $45,588

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,397
Model Year20112015
ModelX3A3 / S3
TrimxDrive35iS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/35-19
Total Price$53,415$48,950
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,985$48,950
Total Invoice$49,305$45,588
Adjustments for Features-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,985$45,588

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelX3A3 / S3
TrimxDrive35iS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,930$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelX3A3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length183.0 in175.4 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height65.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
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 mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested151551%
Total Not Requested147549%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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