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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: $46,355

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,584

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $9,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201920192019
ModelX3X3X3X3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $33,300 $35,600 $44,500
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $31,304 $33,464 $41,832
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150      
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 575 575 575
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0      
Prestige Package         9,750 9,750 5,300
Sport Package         650 650  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         995 995  
Cargo mat         160 160  
S Sport Package             1,100
M Sport Package 2,365 2,455 2,185 2,455      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955      
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 536 536 536
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0      
Prestige Package         8,138 8,138 4,930
Sport Package         606 606  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         926 926  
Cargo mat         149 149  
S Sport Package             1,024
Options (change) 15,950 16,050 15,750 14,150 12,130 12,130 6,975
Options (change) 14,515 14,605 14,335 12,875 10,355 10,355 6,490
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 995 995
Total Price $55,445 $57,545 $58,745 $60,645 $46,355 $48,725 $52,470
Total Invoice $51,610 $53,540 $54,650 $56,410 $42,584 $44,814 $49,317

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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: $7,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,406
Model Year2015201520152015201920192019
ModelX3X3X3X3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,445$57,545$58,745$60,645$46,355$48,725$52,470
Adjustments for Features-1,740-3,790-3,790-3,7900-1,700-2,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,705$53,755$54,955$56,855$46,355$47,025$49,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,250$3,150$0$670$3,305
Total Invoice$51,610$53,540$54,650$56,410$42,584$44,814$49,317
Adjustments for Features-1,620-3,526-3,526-3,5250-1,564-2,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,990$50,014$51,124$52,885$42,584$43,250$46,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$24$1,134$2,895$0$666$4,092

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

Model Year2015201520152015201920192019
ModelX3X3X3X3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD    $0  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
App support$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Boost gauge      $75
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$6,880$8,930$8,930$8,930$5,140$6,840$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$3,790$3,790$3,790$0$1,700$2,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,620-3,526-3,526-3,5250-1,564-2,641

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

Model Year20152019
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.8 in
Length183.8 in175.4 in
Width74.1 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested464069%
Total Not Requested205031%
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested464069%
Total Not Requested205031%
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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested264064%
Total Not Requested150036%

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