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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: $37,620

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,046

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelA3A34-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.0T3.2428i435iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $41,850 $48,150 $65,700
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $39,180 $44,980 $61,125
Premium Package 1,500   2,200    
Convenience Package 1,800        
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Sport Package 1,400 1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150     1,000
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Luxury Package     0 0  
Heated front seats     500 500  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Track Handling Package     1,700 1,700  
Run-flat tire delete     0 0  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 950
Sunroof         0
Premium Package 1,396   2,000    
Convenience Package 1,675        
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Sport Package 1,303 1,303      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069     910
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,775 1,775  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Luxury Package     0 0  
Heated front seats     455 455  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Track Handling Package     1,545 1,545  
Run-flat tire delete     0 0  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 865
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 9,875 6,575 6,900 6,150 2,500
Options (change) 9,186 6,115 6,275 5,595 2,275
Destination 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $37,620 $43,275 $49,745 $55,295 $69,195
Total Invoice $35,046 $40,304 $46,450 $51,570 $64,395

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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: $8,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,865
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelA3A34-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.0T3.2428i435iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6S6T8M6M6
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$37,620$43,275$49,745$55,295$69,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-3,790-2,890-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,620$40,425$45,955$52,405$65,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0$6,450$19,875
Total Invoice$35,046$40,304$46,450$51,570$64,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-3,539-2,695-3,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,046$37,650$42,911$48,875$61,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$0$5,964$18,352

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelA3A34-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.0T3.2428i435iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$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
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
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
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
Satellite radio$200$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$2,915$5,765$6,705$5,805$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$3,790$2,890$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-3,539-2,695-3,132

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20092016
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.3,471 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested93088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

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%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

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%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%

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