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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: $46,705

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,135

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelA4 / S41-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimA4 3.2 Cabriolet128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,800 $36,900 $44,100 $47,950
Base Invoice $45,385 $34,130 $40,750 $44,295
Convenience Package 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550
iPod integration 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 380 380 380
Heated front seats 450   500 500
Navigation system 2,100      
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Cold Weather Package   700    
Premium Package   3,500 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Wood trim   500    
Convenience Package 1,442      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500 500 500
iPod integration 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 325 345 345 345
Heated front seats 418   455 455
Navigation system 1,953      
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Cold Weather Package   635    
Premium Package   3,185 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Wood trim   455    
Options (change) 4,925 8,880 6,180 6,180
Options (change) 4,581 8,080 5,625 5,625
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $54,550 $46,705 $51,205 $55,055
Total Invoice $50,791 $43,135 $47,300 $50,845

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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: $5,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,170
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelA4 / S41-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimA4 3.2 Cabriolet128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp V6230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/55-16215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$54,550$46,705$51,205$55,055
Adjustments for Features-2,6700-200-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,880$46,705$51,005$54,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$7,975
Total Invoice$50,791$43,135$47,300$50,845
Adjustments for Features-2,4860-185-346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,305$43,135$47,115$50,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,980$7,364

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

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelA4 / S41-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimA4 3.2 Cabriolet128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Wind blocker$300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,475$1,805$2,005$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,670$0$200$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4860-185-346

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

Model Year20092013
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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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested273083%
Total Not Requested55017%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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