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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: $6,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,240

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $6,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelX3X3X3X3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $38,900
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $36,178
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
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 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
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) 11,850 11,850 11,850 9,950 9,975
Options (change) 10,785 10,785 10,785 9,055 9,280
Destination 995 995 995 995 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $51,795 $53,795 $55,295 $57,745 $45,657
Total Invoice $48,295 $50,135 $51,515 $53,785 $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: $5,398
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,365
Model Year20162016201620162017
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, 12600, 16705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$51,795$53,795$55,295$57,745$45,657
Adjustments for Features-740-2,690-2,690-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,055$51,105$52,605$54,805$45,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,750$0
Total Invoice$48,295$50,135$51,515$53,785$42,240
Adjustments for Features-690-2,507-2,506-2,7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,605$47,628$49,009$51,047$42,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$23$1,404$3,442$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162017
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Rear side airbags    $300
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
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 
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$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$6,015$7,965$7,965$8,215$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$2,690$2,690$2,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-690-2,507-2,506-2,7380

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

Model Year20162017
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested411575%
Total Not Requested140025%

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