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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: $45,657

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $7,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,240

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $6,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelX3X3X3X3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $38,900
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $36,178
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 575
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Prestige Package         8,650
Cargo mat         155
Universal garage door opener         295
Aluminum roof rails         300
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 536
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Prestige Package         8,046
Cargo mat         144
Universal garage door opener         274
Aluminum roof rails         280
Options (change) 13,250 13,250 13,250 11,350 9,975
Options (change) 12,055 12,055 12,055 10,325 9,280
Destination 995 995 995 995 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $52,745 $54,745 $56,245 $57,845 $45,657
Total Invoice $49,150 $50,990 $52,370 $53,860 $42,240

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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: $5,323
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,265
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelX3X3X3X3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$52,745$54,745$56,245$57,845$45,657
Adjustments for Features-1,765-3,715-3,715-3,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,980$51,030$52,530$54,130$45,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,150$0
Total Invoice$49,150$50,990$52,370$53,860$42,240
Adjustments for Features-1,645-3,460-3,459-3,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,505$47,530$48,911$50,401$42,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$1,406$2,896$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelX3X3X3X3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera    $200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0
9 kWh battery pack    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,840$8,790$8,790$8,790$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$3,715$3,715$3,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,645-3,460-3,459-3,4590

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

Model Year20152017
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.5 in
Length183.8 in169.8 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested386570%
Total Not Requested165030%

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