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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: $45,925

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,420

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-Series1-Series
TrimA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,800 $57,125 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $45,385 $53,127 $34,130 $40,750
Convenience Package 1,550 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
iPod integration 0 0    
Heated front seats 450     500
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 380 380
Navigation system 2,100 1,950 2,150 2,150
Wood trim   400    
Cold Weather Package     700  
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Premium Package     3,100 1,750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Aluminum trim       0
Convenience Package 1,442 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500
iPod integration 0 0    
Heated front seats 418     455
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325 345 345
Navigation system 1,953 1,813 1,955 1,955
Wood trim   373    
Cold Weather Package     635  
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Premium Package     2,820 1,595
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Aluminum trim       0
Options (change) 4,925 5,450 8,130 5,680
Options (change) 4,581 5,069 7,395 5,170
Destination 825 825 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $54,550 $65,100 $45,925 $50,675
Total Invoice $50,791 $60,721 $42,420 $46,815

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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: $5,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,257
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-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, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$54,550$65,100$45,925$50,675
Adjustments for Features-3,345-2,04500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,205$63,055$45,925$50,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,850$0$4,750
Total Invoice$50,791$60,721$42,420$46,815
Adjustments for Features-3,114-1,90700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,677$58,814$42,420$46,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,137$0$4,395

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

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-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 
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,975$3,675$1,630$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,345$2,045$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,114-1,90700

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

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

Model Year20092012
ModelA4 / S41-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 vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirrors50No
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 Requested303098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%

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