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BMW i3 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,070

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,674

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
Modeli3A3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $42,020 $25,035 $33,364
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 475 475
Sunroof 1,000    
Convenience Package   1,800  
Premium Package   1,500  
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 441 441
Sunroof 920    
Convenience Package   1,675  
Premium Package   1,396  
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Navigation system   1,813 1,813
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 1,700 7,325 4,025
Options (change) 1,565 6,814 3,743
Destination 995 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $35,070 $40,725
Total Invoice $37,080 $32,674 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,335
Model Year201720092009
Modeli3A3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA1M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,645$35,070$40,725
Adjustments for Features-1,1450-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,500$35,070$37,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,805
Total Invoice$37,080$32,674$37,932
Adjustments for Features-1,0710-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,009$32,674$35,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,603

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year201720092009
Modeli3A3A3
TrimBase2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote $200$200
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,300$5,155$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0710-2,655

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172009
Modeli3A3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in101.5 in
Length157.4 in168.7 in
Width69.9 in69.5 in
Height62.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested33031%
Total Not Requested72569%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

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