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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: $49,600

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,193

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $3,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelX3A3 / S3
TrimxDrive35iS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,900 $41,100
Base Invoice $41,490 $38,224
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400  
Driver Assistance Package 950 1,400
Driver Assistance Plus 700  
Heated front seats 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Active Lane Assist   650
Convenience Package   750
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
235/35YR19   1,500
Cargo mat   155
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275  
Driver Assistance Package 865 1,302
Driver Assistance Plus 635  
Heated front seats 455  
Aluminum trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 511
Active Lane Assist   605
Convenience Package   697
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
235/35YR19   1,397
Cargo mat   144
Options (change) 8,450 7,605
Options (change) 7,685 7,074
Destination 925 895
Total Price $54,275 $49,600
Total Invoice $50,100 $46,193

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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: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,956
Model Year20142015
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$54,275$49,600
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,245$49,600
Total Invoice$50,100$46,193
Adjustments for Features-9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,149$46,193

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
ModelX3A3 / S3
TrimxDrive35iS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,780$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9510

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Active Lane Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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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