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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: $17,113

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,357

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $16,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM40iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,300 $39,500
Base Invoice $51,180 $36,736
Driving Assistance Package 900  
Premium Tier 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Aluminum trim 0  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Prestige Package   8,600
Aluminum roof rails   300
Driving Assistance Package 830  
Premium Tier 2,715  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 536
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Aluminum trim 0  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Prestige Package   7,998
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 7,600 9,475
Options (change) 6,995 8,814
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $62,895 $45,782
Total Invoice $59,170 $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: $12,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,316
Model Year20182018
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM40iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine355hp I6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$62,895$45,782
Adjustments for Features-4,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,115$45,782
Total Invoice$59,170$42,357
Adjustments for Features-4,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,673$42,357

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

Model Year20182018
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM40iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
CD player$125 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,255$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4970

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

Model Year20182018
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.8 in103.5 in
Length185.9 in169.8 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height66.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131561%
Total Not Requested85039%

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

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested416577%
Total Not Requested125023%

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