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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,000

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $10,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,643

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $10,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS34-Series4-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI430i440i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,350 $51,450 $58,500
Base Invoice $35,666 $48,530 $55,085
Prestige Package 8,450    
Sport Package 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
Active Driving Assistant   500 500
Premium Package   2,300 2,000
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Aluminum trim   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,550  
Prestige Package 7,860    
Sport Package 606    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 505 505
Active Driving Assistant   460 460
Premium Package   2,115 1,840
Apple CarPlay support   375 375
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Aluminum trim   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Leather seating surfaces   1,425  
Options (change) 9,675 6,900 5,050
Options (change) 9,002 6,445 4,745
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $49,000 $59,345 $64,545
Total Invoice $45,643 $55,970 $60,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,635
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS34-Series4-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI430i440i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine186hp I4248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$49,000$59,345$64,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,915-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,000$55,430$60,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950
Total Invoice$45,643$55,970$60,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,692-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,643$52,278$56,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,622

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS34-Series4-Series
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI430i440i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,975$10,890$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,915$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,692-3,925

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS34-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.2 in110.6 in
Length175.4 in182.6 in
Width70.2 in71.9 in
Height55.5 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,051 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested444072%
Total Not Requested170028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1615100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%

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