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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,300

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $12,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,267

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $11,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3Z4Z4Z4
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $46,500 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $42,980 $48,410 $56,825
Sport Package 800 800      
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700      
Technology Package 2,700 2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550 550 550
Premium Package     3,900    
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
iPod integration     400 400 400
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     500 500 500
Aluminum trim     500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Sport Package 744 744      
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512      
Technology Package 2,512 2,512      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 500 500 500
Premium Package     3,550    
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
iPod integration     365 365 365
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     455 455 455
Aluminum trim     455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 6,775 6,775 9,550 5,150 5,150
Options (change) 6,304 6,304 8,695 4,690 4,690
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $44,300 $47,300 $56,925 $58,425 $67,575
Total Invoice $41,267 $44,057 $52,550 $53,975 $62,390

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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: $11,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,287
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3Z4Z4Z4
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp I4220hp I4255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionS6S6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,300$47,300$56,925$58,425$67,575
Adjustments for Features-740-2,290-1,8250-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,560$45,010$55,100$58,425$65,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$3,325$10,425
Total Invoice$41,267$44,057$52,550$53,975$62,390
Adjustments for Features-689-2,133-1,6850-1,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,578$41,924$50,865$53,975$60,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0$3,110$9,632

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3Z4Z4Z4
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr 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  
Universal garage door opener  $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 
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $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 driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Power-folding mirrors  $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 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $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  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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$9,025$10,575$10,010$8,185$10,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$2,290$1,825$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-689-2,133-1,6850-1,893

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3Z4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase102.2 in98.3 in
Length175.4 in166.9 in
Width70.2 in70.5 in
Height55.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested190059%
Total Not Requested130041%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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