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

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Audi A3 vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelA3A34-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line430i440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $42,150 $48,500 $66,200
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $39,880 $45,785 $62,245
Sport Package 1,800        
Convenience Package 675        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Sound Package 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 700 700 700
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Xenon HID headlights 650 800      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Luxury Package     0 0  
Premium Package     2,200    
Heated front seats     500 500  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 950
Sunroof         0
Sport Package 1,638        
Convenience Package 614        
Cold Weather Package 637 637      
Navigation system 1,787 1,775 1,795 1,795  
Sound Package 819        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 645 645 645
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396      
Xenon HID headlights 592 728      
Satellite radio 319 319      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001      
Luxury Package     0 0  
Premium Package     2,025    
Heated front seats     460 460  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 875
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 5,350 4,600 1,650
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 4,925 4,235 1,520
Destination 720 720 995 995 995
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $48,495 $54,095 $68,845
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $45,800 $51,015 $64,760

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,030
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelA3A34-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line430i440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6S6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$34,470$40,485$48,495$54,095$68,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-4,065-4,315-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$44,430$49,780$64,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$5,350$20,425
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$45,800$51,015$64,760
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-3,839-4,069-3,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$41,961$46,946$61,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$4,985$19,046

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelA3A34-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line430i440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed automated manual $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Total Value of Features$2,740$6,040$6,805$7,055$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$4,065$4,315$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-3,839-4,069-3,753

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelA34-Series
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length168.7 in182.6 in
Width69.5 in71.9 in
Height56.0 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested183089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%

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