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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: $46,750

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $7,320

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $36,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $52,400
Base Invoice $35,666 $4,390
Sport Package 650  
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 475
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
AWD 2,700  
Power front seats   995
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Sport Package 606  
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 430
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
AWD 2,512  
Power front seats   905
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 7,425 2,320
Options (change) 6,911 2,105
Destination 975 825
Total Price $46,750 $55,545
Total Invoice $43,552 $7,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,545
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine220hp I4330hp I6
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,750$55,545
Adjustments for Features-6,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,645$55,545
Total Invoice$43,552$7,320
Adjustments for Features-5,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,865$7,320

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

Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,725$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6870

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

Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in98.2 in
Length175.4 in161.1 in
Width70.2 in70.1 in
Height55.5 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,824 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 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 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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