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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: $34,990

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelA3A34-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.0T3.2 S line430i440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Convenience Package 350        
S Line Package 2,500        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
iPod integration 0 0      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Premium Package     2,300 2,000  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450   950
Luxury Package       1,450  
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Cold Weather Package 650 650      
Convenience Package 325        
S Line Package 2,326        
Xenon HID headlights 745 745      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 505 505 505
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405      
iPod integration 0 0      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Premium Package     2,115 1,840  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335   875
Luxury Package       1,335  
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 8,285 5,435 4,300 4,000 1,500
Options (change) 7,705 5,054 3,955 3,680 1,380
Destination 775 775 995 995 995
Total Price $34,990 $41,125 $48,595 $54,695 $70,195
Total Invoice $32,595 $38,300 $45,900 $51,575 $66,015

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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: $8,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,545
Model Year20082008201820182018
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)140, 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$34,990$41,125$48,595$54,695$70,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-5,040-5,315-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,990$38,275$43,555$49,380$65,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$5,825$22,100
Total Invoice$32,595$38,300$45,900$51,575$66,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-4,760-5,012-4,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,595$35,646$41,140$46,563$61,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$5,423$20,605

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082008201820182018
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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
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 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
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
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
USB port  $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
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
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, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,490$6,340$8,530$8,805$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$5,040$5,315$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-4,760-5,012-4,270

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082018
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested223084%
Total Not Requested42516%

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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66541%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45061%
Total Not Requested-45039%

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