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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: $46,175

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,615

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $1,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $36,350
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $33,640
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Sport Package 750   1,100
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 3,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
Premium Package     1,950
Navigation system     2,100
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Proximity key     500
Active steering     1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Sport Package 697   1,000
Audi Drive Select Package 2,743 3,673  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500
Premium Package     1,775
Navigation system     1,910
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Proximity key     455
Active steering     1,365
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 13,675 11,125 8,950
Options (change) 12,720 10,348 8,100
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $47,050 $59,300 $46,175
Total Invoice $43,822 $55,213 $42,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $712
Model Year201220122011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4333hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19215/40-18
Total Price$47,050$59,300$46,175
Adjustments for Features-2,060-3,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,990$55,740$46,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,750$0
Total Invoice$43,822$55,213$42,615
Adjustments for Features-1,919-3,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,903$51,898$42,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,995$0

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

Model Year201220122011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,575$5,075$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$3,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,919-3,3150

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

Model Year20122011
ModelA4 / S41-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.7 in
Length185.2 in171.7 in
Width71.9 in68.8 in
Height56.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested374068%
Total Not Requested175032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested144051%
Total Not Requested140049%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 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 Requested193086%
Total Not Requested32514%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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