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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: $37,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,748

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelA3A34-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI430i440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $42,150 $48,500 $66,200
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $39,880 $45,785 $62,245
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 700 700 700
iPod integration -200 -200      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,950 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Luxury Package     0 0  
Premium Package     2,200    
Heated front seats     500 500  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 0
Executive Package         3,600
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 645 645 645
iPod integration -186 -186      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,795 1,795  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Luxury Package     0 0  
Premium Package     2,025    
Heated front seats     460 460  
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 0
Executive Package         3,310
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 5,350 4,600 4,300
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 4,925 4,235 3,955
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $37,295 $40,275 $48,495 $54,095 $71,495
Total Invoice $34,748 $37,521 $45,800 $51,015 $67,195

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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: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,473
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelA3A34-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI430i440iM4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6S6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
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$37,295$40,275$48,495$54,095$71,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,790-4,040-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$39,225$44,705$50,055$66,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$5,350$21,775
Total Invoice$34,748$37,521$45,800$51,015$67,195
Adjustments for Features0-978-3,579-3,810-4,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,748$36,543$42,221$47,205$62,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$4,984$20,261

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelA3A34-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI430i440iM4
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$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Rearview camera    $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
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   
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation    $50
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
Voice recorder    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
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 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
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   
Total Value of Features$3,065$4,115$6,855$7,105$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,790$4,040$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-3,579-3,810-4,713

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122017
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

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