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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,295 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $11,850 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,117 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| Difference: $10,548 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $35,600 | $38,600 | $48,650 | $55,150 | $64,200 |
| Base Invoice | $33,108 | $35,898 | $44,940 | $50,920 | $59,245 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | |||
| Sport Package | 800 | 800 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,300 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 500 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | |||
| Sport Package | 744 | 744 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,005 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 455 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,800 | 9,800 | 8,600 | 5,900 | 5,900 |
| Options (change) | 9,114 | 9,114 | 7,830 | 5,370 | 5,370 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $46,295 | $49,295 | $58,145 | $61,945 | $70,995 |
| Total Invoice | $43,117 | $45,907 | $53,665 | $57,185 | $65,510 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW Z4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,765 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,470 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 170hp I4 | 220hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | S6 | S6 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 625, 13 | 625, 13 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $46,295 | $49,295 | $58,145 | $61,945 | $70,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,550 | -85 | -435 | -2,485 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,295 | $47,745 | $58,060 | $61,510 | $68,510 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,450 | $0 | $3,450 | $10,450 |
| Total Invoice | $43,117 | $45,907 | $53,665 | $57,185 | $65,510 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,443 | -78 | -402 | -2,293 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,117 | $44,464 | $53,587 | $56,783 | $63,217 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,347 | $0 | $3,196 | $9,630 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | Z4 | Z4 | Z4 |
| Trim | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI | sDrive28i | sDrive35i | sDrive35is |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,875 | $11,425 | $9,960 | $10,310 | $12,360 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,550 | $85 | $435 | $2,485 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,443 | -78 | -402 | -2,293 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW Z4
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | Z4 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 98.3 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 166.9 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 70.5 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 50.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,397 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 45.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 37% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1975 | 54% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 690 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 37% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1975 | 54% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| No leather in second row | -300 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 27% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 19% |
Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 19% |
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