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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: $47,420

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45   
Difference: $21,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,594

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45   
Difference: $18,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4
TrimA3 45sDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $41,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $39,200 $59,245
Sport Package 650  
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Premium Package   1,100
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sport Package 606  
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Premium Package   1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,725 3,750
Options (change) 4,399 3,415
Destination 995 895
Total Price $47,420 $68,845
Total Invoice $44,594 $63,555

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,227
Model Year20192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4
TrimA3 45sDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine228hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,420$68,845
Adjustments for Features0-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,420$68,050
Total Invoice$44,594$63,555
Adjustments for Features0-734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,594$62,821

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

Model Year20192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Z4
TrimA3 45sDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,925$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-734

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

Model Year20192012
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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. BMW Z4 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

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

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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