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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: $36,520

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,023

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelA3A3Z4Z4Z4
Trim2.0T3.2sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Premium Package 1,500        
Convenience Package 1,800        
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Sport Package 1,400 1,400 2,000    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150      
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Cargo net     60 60 60
Heated front seats     500 500 500
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Leather seating surfaces     1,250    
Wood trim     0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
M Sport Package       2,500  
Premium Package 1,396        
Convenience Package 1,675        
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Sport Package 1,303 1,303 1,820    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069      
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
Cargo net     53 53 53
Heated front seats     455 455 455
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Leather seating surfaces     1,140    
Wood trim     0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
M Sport Package       2,275  
Options (change) 8,775 5,475 7,560 6,810 4,310
Options (change) 8,163 5,092 6,883 6,198 3,923
Destination 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $36,520 $42,175 $58,255 $65,305 $71,655
Total Invoice $34,023 $39,281 $54,283 $60,773 $66,638

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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: $13,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,493
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelA3A3Z4Z4Z4
Trim2.0T3.2sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
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)195, 10195, 10?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,520$42,175$58,255$65,305$71,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-8,335-9,735-10,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,520$39,325$49,920$55,570$61,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0$5,650$11,550
Total Invoice$34,023$39,281$54,283$60,773$66,638
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-7,767-9,059-9,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,023$36,627$46,516$51,714$57,166
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$0$5,198$10,650

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelA3A3Z4Z4Z4
Trim2.0T3.2sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
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   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
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$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
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$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,250$10,735$12,135$12,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$8,335$9,735$10,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-7,767-9,059-9,472

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092016
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10510%
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 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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