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BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,775

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,055

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelX3A3
TrimxDrive28i2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,850 $27,270
Base Invoice $35,920 $25,361
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Xenon HID headlights 900  
Roof rails 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Aluminum roof rails   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
AWD   2,100
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Wood trim   400
iPod integration   -200
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Xenon HID headlights 820  
Roof rails 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Aluminum roof rails   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
AWD   1,951
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Wood trim   372
iPod integration   -186
Options (change) 8,900 11,630
Options (change) 8,105 10,819
Destination 895 875
Total Price $48,645 $39,775
Total Invoice $44,920 $37,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,605
Model Year20132012
ModelX3A3
TrimxDrive28i2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$48,645$39,775
Adjustments for Features-3,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,115$39,775
Total Invoice$44,920$37,055
Adjustments for Features-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,660$37,055

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132012
ModelX3A3
TrimxDrive28i2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
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 information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,695$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132012
ModelX3A3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in101.5 in
Length183.0 in168.7 in
Width74.1 in69.5 in
Height65.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,112 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested270082%
Total Not Requested59018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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