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BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,737

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $13,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212016
ModelX3X3X3A3 / S3
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,000 $45,000 $56,600 $37,900
Convenience Tier 2,850 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 575
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Cargo mat       155
iPod integration       350
Roof rails       500
Convenience Tier 2,620 2,620    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 536
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 467
Cargo mat       144
iPod integration       325
Roof rails       467
Options (change) 6,350 6,350 2,750 2,080
Options (change) 5,840 5,840 2,530 1,939
Destination 995 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $50,345 $52,345 $60,345 $36,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,791
Model Year2021202120212016
ModelX3X3X3A3 / S3
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-19205/55-16
Total Price$50,345$52,345$60,345$36,737
Adjustments for Features-3,715-5,415-6,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,630$46,930$53,980$36,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$7,350$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2021202120212016
ModelX3X3X3A3 / S3
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags   $300
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights  $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$9,365$10,315$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,715$5,415$6,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-504-707-3720

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20212016
ModelX3A3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.8 in103.5 in
Length185.9 in169.8 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height66.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,042 lb.3,617 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 sDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%

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