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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,750

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $11,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,473

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $11,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S34-Series4-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI430i440i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $51,450 $58,500
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $48,530 $55,085
Sport Package 800 800    
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550 550
Active Driving Assistant     500 500
Premium Package     2,300 2,000
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Aluminum trim     0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,550  
Sport Package 744 744    
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 505 505
Active Driving Assistant     460 460
Premium Package     2,115 1,840
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) 10,225 10,225 6,600 4,750
Options (change) 9,510 9,510 6,070 4,370
Destination 925 925 995 995
Total Price $47,750 $50,750 $59,045 $64,245
Total Invoice $44,473 $47,263 $55,595 $60,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,292
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S34-Series4-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI430i440i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4220hp I4248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionS6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13625, 13205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,750$50,750$59,045$64,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-5,130-5,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,750$49,200$53,915$58,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$4,950
Total Invoice$44,473$47,263$55,595$60,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,444-4,830-5,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,473$45,819$50,765$55,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0$4,623

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

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S34-Series4-Series
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI430i440i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,675$8,225$11,805$12,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$5,130$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,444-4,830-5,062

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

Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S34-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 Weight3,397 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 A3 1.8 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested370085%
Total Not Requested65015%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested370085%
Total Not Requested65015%

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested157598%
Total Not Requested402%

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested127597%
Total Not Requested403%

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