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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: $49,225

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $595

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,450

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,500 $47,600 $39,300
Base Invoice $30,227 $44,268 $36,335
S Line Plus Package 2,950    
Prestige Package 9,750 6,250  
Driver Assist Package 3,250 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
M Sport Package     1,300
Navigation system     2,150
Premium Package     1,750
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Proximity key     500
Active steering     1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
S Line Plus Package 2,743    
Prestige Package 9,067 5,813  
Driver Assist Package 3,023 3,023  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500
M Sport Package     1,185
Navigation system     1,955
Premium Package     1,595
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     345
Proximity key     455
Active steering     1,410
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 16,425 9,975 9,030
Options (change) 15,276 9,279 8,220
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $49,820 $58,470 $49,225
Total Invoice $46,398 $54,442 $45,450

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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: $2,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,995
Model Year201320132012
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)255/35-19245/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$49,820$58,470$49,225
Adjustments for Features-3,160-4,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,660$54,410$49,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,750$0
Total Invoice$46,398$54,442$45,450
Adjustments for Features-2,943-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,455$50,662$45,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,207$0

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

Model Year201320132012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,425$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$4,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,943-3,7800

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA4 / S41-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.7 in
Length185.1 in172.2 in
Width71.9 in68.8 in
Height56.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,209 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

S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested344062%
Total Not Requested210038%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested146547%
Total Not Requested165053%

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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%

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