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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: $7,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,450

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $7,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelA4 / S41-Series
TrimS4 3.0T135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $45,756 $36,335
Technology Package 2,300  
Driver Assist Package 2,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100  
M Sport Package   1,300
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,750
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Proximity key   500
Active steering   1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Technology Package 2,138  
Driver Assist Package 2,557  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024  
M Sport Package   1,185
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,595
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Proximity key   455
Active steering   1,410
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,725 9,030
Options (change) 6,255 8,220
Destination 925 895
Total Price $56,850 $49,225
Total Invoice $52,936 $45,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,892
Model Year20162012
ModelA4 / S41-Series
TrimS4 3.0T135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine333hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$56,850$49,225
Adjustments for Features-3,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,990$49,225
Total Invoice$52,936$45,450
Adjustments for Features-3,5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,342$45,450

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

Model Year20162012
ModelA4 / S41-Series
TrimS4 3.0T135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,725$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5940

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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 Year20162012
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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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested101545%
Total Not Requested125055%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

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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