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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: $49,950

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $21,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,528

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $20,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,350 $66,350
Base Invoice $35,666 $61,720
Sport Package 650  
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Technology Package 3,200 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
AWD 2,700  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sport Package 606  
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Technology Package 2,976 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
AWD 2,512  
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 10,625 4,400
Options (change) 9,887 4,010
Destination 975 995
Total Price $49,950 $71,745
Total Invoice $46,528 $66,725

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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: $21,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,690
Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine220hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,950$71,745
Adjustments for Features0-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,950$71,200
Total Invoice$46,528$66,725
Adjustments for Features0-507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,528$66,218

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

Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener $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
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,550$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-507

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

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,824 lb.3,538 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested121550%
Total Not Requested120050%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%

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