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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,200

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $5,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,509

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $6,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS33-Series
TrimA3 40A3 45S3330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,300 $35,600 $44,500 $40,250
Base Invoice $31,304 $33,464 $41,832 $38,115
Sport Package 650 650    
Prestige Package 9,750 9,750 5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 550
Driving Assistance Package       500
Convenience Tier       1,750
Premium Tier       2,900
Luxury Design       0
Obstacle detection, rear       750
Apple CarPlay support       300
Blind spot warning system       500
Aluminum trim       0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Sport Package 606 606    
Prestige Package 8,138 8,138 4,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 505
Driving Assistance Package       460
Convenience Tier       1,610
Premium Tier       2,670
Luxury Design       0
Obstacle detection, rear       690
Apple CarPlay support       275
Blind spot warning system       460
Aluminum trim       0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,105
Leather seating surfaces       1,335
Options (change) 10,975 10,975 5,875 9,900
Options (change) 9,280 9,280 5,466 9,110
Destination 925 995 995 995
Total Price $45,200 $47,570 $51,370 $51,145
Total Invoice $41,509 $43,739 $48,293 $48,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,858
Model Year2019201920192019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS33-Series
TrimA3 40A3 45S3330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4255hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,200$47,570$51,370$51,145
Adjustments for Features-160-1,860-2,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,040$45,710$48,560$51,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,520$0
Total Invoice$41,509$43,739$48,293$48,220
Adjustments for Features-147-1,710-2,6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,362$42,029$45,651$48,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$4,289$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2019201920192019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS33-Series
TrimA3 40A3 45S3330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support   $0
CD player   $125
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,450$6,150$7,100$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$1,860$2,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-147-1,710-2,6420

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20192019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS33-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length175.4 in185.7 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height55.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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 headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested474071%
Total Not Requested195029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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 headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested474071%
Total Not Requested195029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
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 Requested244059%
Total Not Requested170041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested131579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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