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BMW i8 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $108,407

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,865

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $101,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
Modeli8A3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $143,400 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $134,040 $25,361 $28,134
Giga World 2,000    
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
iPod integration   -200 -200
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Giga World 1,840    
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
iPod integration   -186 -186
Navigation system   1,860 1,860
Options (change) 2,000 6,050 6,050
Options (change) 1,840 5,629 5,629
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $34,195 $37,175
Total Invoice $133,082 $31,865 $34,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,368
Model Year201720122012
Modeli8A3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$142,602$34,195$37,175
Adjustments for Features-8,4100-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,192$34,195$36,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$133,082$31,865$34,638
Adjustments for Features-7,8490-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,233$31,865$33,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year201720122012
Modeli8A3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
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
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,490$3,080$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,410$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8490-978

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172012
Modeli8A3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length184.9 in168.7 in
Width76.5 in69.5 in
Height50.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.754.6 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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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