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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: $45,482

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $31,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimMA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,900 $39,500
Navigation system 1,700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Aluminum trim 0  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Prestige Package   8,600
Navigation system 1,565  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 536
Heated front seats 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Aluminum trim 0  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Prestige Package   7,998
Options (change) 5,950 9,175
Options (change) 5,475 8,534
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $76,845 $45,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,003
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,838
Model Year20212018
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimMA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine473hp I6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$76,845$45,482
Adjustments for Features0-11,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,845$33,842

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

Model Year20212018
ModelX3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimMA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear defrost $200
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display $50
Power mirrors $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,400$16,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,769

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

Model Year20212018
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 Weight4,620 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 M

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%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested199037%
Total Not Requested342563%

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