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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: $45,782

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $8,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,357

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelX3X3X3X3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $39,500
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $36,736
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
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) 700 700 700 700 575
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Prestige Package         8,600
Aluminum roof rails         300
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795  
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
LED headlights 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 536
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Prestige Package         7,998
Aluminum roof rails         280
Options (change) 13,600 13,600 13,300 10,650 9,475
Options (change) 12,520 12,520 12,245 9,805 8,814
Destination 995 995 995 995 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $54,645 $56,645 $57,045 $60,595 $45,782
Total Invoice $51,440 $53,300 $53,680 $57,005 $42,357

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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: $7,008
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,337
Model Year20172017201720172018
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$54,645$56,645$57,045$60,595$45,782
Adjustments for Features-1,855-3,805-3,805-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,790$52,840$53,240$56,540$45,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$450$3,750$0
Total Invoice$51,440$53,300$53,680$57,005$42,357
Adjustments for Features-1,746-3,580-3,581-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,694$49,720$50,099$53,190$42,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$26$405$3,496$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172018
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 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 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
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 
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
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 
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$6,830$8,780$8,780$9,030$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$3,805$3,805$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,746-3,580-3,581-3,8150

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

Model Year20172018
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?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%
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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
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?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%
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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
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?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%
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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested411576%
Total Not Requested130024%

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