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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,875

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,285

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $4,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-Series1-Series
TrimA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,490 $54,640 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $42,010 $50,256 $34,130 $40,750
Premium Package 1,825 1,775 3,100 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 550 550
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 380 380
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,150 2,150
Audio controls on steering wheel   150    
Cold Weather Package     700  
Sport Package     1,300  
6-speed manual     0  
Xenon HID headlights     900  
M Sport Package       1,200
Heated front seats       500
Premium Package 1,661 1,615 2,820 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 500 500
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228    
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 345 345
Sport suspension (upgrade) 228      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,955 1,955
Audio controls on steering wheel   137    
Cold Weather Package     635  
Sport Package     1,185  
6-speed manual     0  
Xenon HID headlights     820  
M Sport Package       1,090
Heated front seats       455
Options (change) 5,075 4,925 9,080 6,530
Options (change) 4,621 4,484 8,260 5,940
Destination 720 720 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $51,285 $61,985 $46,875 $51,525
Total Invoice $47,351 $57,160 $43,285 $47,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,109
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-Series1-Series
TrimA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine220hp V6340hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9180, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$51,285$61,985$46,875$51,525
Adjustments for Features-2,120-1,3200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,165$60,665$46,875$51,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,500$0$4,450
Total Invoice$47,351$57,160$43,285$47,585
Adjustments for Features-1,957-1,2170-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,394$55,943$43,285$47,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,549$0$4,115

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-Series1-Series
TrimA4 3.0 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Wind blocker$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,650$2,850$1,530$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$1,320$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,957-1,2170-185

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelA4 / S41-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.5 in104.7 in
Length180.0 in172.2 in
Width70.0 in68.8 in
Height54.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume8.9 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.0 Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wind blocker300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested147583%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wind blocker300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested293095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested143091%
Total Not Requested1509%

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