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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,650

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,315

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $10,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS41-Series1-Series
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,900 $56,775 $34,000 $40,150
Base Invoice $44,548 $52,801 $31,460 $37,120
Convenience Package 1,800 2,625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 350
iPod integration 0 0 400 400
Heated front seats 450      
Navigation system 2,100 1,950 2,100 2,100
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Bluetooth cell phone link 500      
Wood trim   400    
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Cold Weather Package     900 600
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Convenience Package 1,675 2,442    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325 320 320
iPod integration 0 0 365 365
Heated front seats 418      
Navigation system 1,953 1,813 1,910 1,910
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Bluetooth cell phone link 466      
Wood trim   373    
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Cold Weather Package     820 545
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Options (change) 5,925 5,800 8,825 7,325
Options (change) 5,513 5,396 8,030 6,665
Destination 775 775 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $54,600 $65,050 $43,650 $48,300
Total Invoice $50,836 $60,672 $40,315 $44,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,035
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS41-Series1-Series
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp V6340hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9215, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$54,600$65,050$43,650$48,300
Adjustments for Features-2,670-1,8700-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,930$63,180$43,650$48,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$4,550
Total Invoice$50,836$60,672$40,315$44,610
Adjustments for Features-2,486-1,7440-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,350$58,928$40,315$44,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,578$0$4,203

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS41-Series1-Series
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Wind blocker$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio $200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,125$3,325$1,455$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$1,870$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,486-1,7440-92

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 1-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS41-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length180.0 in172.2 in
Width70.0 in68.8 in
Height54.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,859 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested318094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested288094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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