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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: $43,150

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $11,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,201

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $9,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4Z4
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIsDrive30isDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,350 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $35,666 $42,090 $47,520
Premium Plus Package 3,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
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
HD radio   350 350
Premium Plus Package 3,024    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
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
HD radio   315 315
Options (change) 3,825 7,645 5,745
Options (change) 3,560 6,955 5,225
Destination 975 825 825
Total Price $43,150 $54,220 $58,220
Total Invoice $40,201 $49,870 $53,570

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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: $10,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,329
Model Year201820092009
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$43,150$54,220$58,220
Adjustments for Features0-370-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,150$53,850$57,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650
Total Invoice$40,201$49,870$53,570
Adjustments for Features0-340-662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,201$49,530$52,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,378

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

Model Year201820092009
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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
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  
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$8,350$8,720$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$370$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-340-662

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

Model Year20182009
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Total Requested252581%
Total Not Requested60019%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

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