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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: $40,107

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $7,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,078

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $6,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelX3X3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $38,900
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $36,178
Premium Package 3,450 3,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575
Rearview camera 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0    
Roof rails 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Convenience Package 1,300    
Premium Plus Package     3,100
Cargo mat     155
Universal garage door opener     295
Aluminum roof rails     300
Premium Package 3,140 3,140  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 536
Rearview camera 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Aluminum trim 0    
Roof rails 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Convenience Package 1,185    
Premium Plus Package     2,884
Cargo mat     144
Universal garage door opener     274
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 7,550 6,250 4,425
Options (change) 6,880 5,695 4,118
Destination 895 895 950
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $47,295 $51,095 $40,107
Total Invoice $43,695 $47,205 $37,078

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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: $3,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,601
Model Year201320132017
ModelX3X3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,295$51,095$40,107
Adjustments for Features-3,265-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,030$47,630$40,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,600$0
Total Invoice$43,695$47,205$37,078
Adjustments for Features-3,016-3,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,679$44,004$37,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$0

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

Model Year201320132017
ModelX3X3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Total Value of Features$7,790$7,990$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,016-3,2010

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

Model Year20132017
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.5 in
Length183.0 in169.8 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height65.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested174080%
Total Not Requested42520%

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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
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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