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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: $40,150

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $9,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,744

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $8,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201920192019
ModelX3X3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $33,300 $35,600 $44,500
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $31,304 $33,464 $41,832
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
Premium Package 3,450        
M Sport Package 3,000        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575 575 575
Heated front seats 500 500      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Rearview camera 400 400      
Proximity key 500 500      
Aluminum trim 0        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Sport Activity Package   1,750      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Premium Plus Package     3,250 3,250  
Sport Package     650 650  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995 995  
Universal garage door opener     295 295 295
Cargo mat     160 160  
S Sport Package         1,100
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275      
Premium Package 3,140        
M Sport Package 2,730        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 536 536 536
Heated front seats 455 455      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Rearview camera 365 365      
Proximity key 455 455      
Aluminum trim 0        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Sport Activity Package   1,595      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Premium Plus Package     3,024 3,024  
Sport Package     606 606  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926 926  
Universal garage door opener     274 274 274
Cargo mat     149 149  
S Sport Package         1,024
Options (change) 11,800 7,650 5,925 5,925 1,970
Options (change) 10,745 6,970 5,515 5,515 1,834
Destination 895 895 925 995 995
Total Price $49,795 $51,245 $40,150 $42,520 $47,465
Total Invoice $45,950 $47,330 $37,744 $39,974 $44,661

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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: $6,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,916
Model Year20122012201920192019
ModelX3X3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,795$51,245$40,150$42,520$47,465
Adjustments for Features-3,565-2,8000-1,700-3,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,230$48,445$40,150$40,820$44,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,215$0$670$3,955
Total Invoice$45,950$47,330$37,744$39,974$44,661
Adjustments for Features-3,290-2,5860-1,598-3,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,660$44,744$37,744$38,376$41,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,084$0$632$3,755

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

Model Year20122012201920192019
ModelX3X3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD  $0  
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40 $40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$9,280$8,515$5,715$7,415$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$2,800$0$1,700$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,290-2,5860-1,598-3,162

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

Model Year20122019
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length183.0 in175.4 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height65.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,198 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 xDrive28i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested149045%
Total Not Requested180055%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
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 Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
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
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

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 kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

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 kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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