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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,745 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $2,750 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,470 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $2,911 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $36,000 | $40,500 | $51,400 | $31,200 | $39,300 |
| Base Invoice | $33,480 | $37,666 | $47,802 | $28,885 | $36,335 |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,600 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | |||
| Sport Package | 750 | 750 | 1,300 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | 550 | 550 |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | ||||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,400 | 1,750 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,650 | ||||
| M Sport Package | 1,300 | ||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 380 | ||||
| Proximity key | 500 | ||||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,418 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,976 | 2,976 | |||
| Sport Package | 698 | 698 | 1,185 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | 500 | 500 |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | ||||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,095 | 1,595 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,500 | ||||
| M Sport Package | 1,185 | ||||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 345 | ||||
| Proximity key | 455 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,520 | 7,525 | 3,175 | 10,650 | 8,130 |
| Options (change) | 7,926 | 7,000 | 2,954 | 9,690 | 7,400 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $45,495 | $49,000 | $55,550 | $42,745 | $48,325 |
| Total Invoice | $42,381 | $45,641 | $51,731 | $39,470 | $44,630 |
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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 ultra | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,571 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 190hp I4 | 252hp I4 | 354hp V6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 755, 19 | 755, 19 | 755, 19 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $45,495 | $49,000 | $55,550 | $42,745 | $48,325 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,960 | -6,360 | -7,710 | -150 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,535 | $42,640 | $47,840 | $42,595 | $48,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,105 | $7,305 | $0 | $5,730 |
| Total Invoice | $42,381 | $45,641 | $51,731 | $39,470 | $44,630 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,621 | -5,924 | -7,180 | -139 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,760 | $39,717 | $44,551 | $39,331 | $44,630 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,957 | $6,791 | $0 | $5,299 |
Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,225 | $8,625 | $9,975 | $2,415 | $2,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,960 | $6,360 | $7,710 | $150 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,621 | -5,924 | -7,180 | -139 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | 1-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 186.1 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,451 lb. | 3,209 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.5 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.7 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 965 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 41% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 2175 | 63% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 965 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 41% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 2175 | 63% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 49% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 7% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3680 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 8% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 23% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 7% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1580 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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