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Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelA3A3Z4Z4Z4
Trim2.0T3.2 S linesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Convenience Package 350        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
S Line Package 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
iPod integration 0 0      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Cargo net     60 60 60
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Wood trim     0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Convenience Package 325        
Cold Weather Package 650 650      
S Line Package 2,326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 500 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405      
Xenon HID headlights 745 745      
iPod integration 0 0      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813      
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
Cargo net     53 53 53
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Wood trim     0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 7,185 4,335 4,960 3,710 3,710
Options (change) 6,682 4,031 4,518 3,378 3,378
Destination 775 775 995 995 995
Total Price $33,890 $40,025 $55,655 $62,205 $71,055
Total Invoice $31,572 $37,277 $51,918 $57,953 $66,093

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,711
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelA3A3Z4Z4Z4
Trim2.0T3.2 S linesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6S6M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,890$40,025$55,655$62,205$71,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-8,185-9,585-10,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,890$37,175$47,470$52,620$60,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$5,150$13,050
Total Invoice$31,572$37,277$51,918$57,953$66,093
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-7,635-8,930-9,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,572$34,623$44,283$49,023$56,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$4,740$12,011

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelA3A3Z4Z4Z4
Trim2.0T3.2 S linesDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
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
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$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$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
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
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,500$5,350$10,685$12,085$13,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$8,185$9,585$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-7,635-8,930-9,799

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082016
ModelA3Z4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in98.3 in
Length168.7 in166.9 in
Width69.5 in70.5 in
Height56.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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
Total Requested235089%
Total Not Requested30511%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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