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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,670

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $10,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,542

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $8,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4Z4
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $37,600 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $34,968 $42,090 $47,520
Technology Package 3,000    
Premium Plus Package 3,250    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   3,900 2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Aluminum trim   500  
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Technology Package 2,790    
Premium Plus Package 3,024    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   3,550 2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Aluminum trim   455  
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 7,120 9,395 7,495
Options (change) 6,624 8,550 6,820
Destination 950 825 825
Total Price $45,670 $55,970 $59,970
Total Invoice $42,542 $51,465 $55,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,324
Model Year201720092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4Z4
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine186hp I4255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,670$55,970$59,970
Adjustments for Features-4300-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,240$55,970$59,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650
Total Invoice$42,542$51,465$55,165
Adjustments for Features-4010-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,141$51,465$54,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,378

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201720092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4Z4
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$9,025$8,595$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4010-322

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4
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 Weight3,429 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91543%
Total Not Requested120057%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested815100%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
No leather in second row-300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested267586%
Total Not Requested45014%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested815100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%

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