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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: $49,875

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $3,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,040

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $3,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-Series
TrimA4 45S4135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,000 $50,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $39,480 $47,188 $36,335
Navigation and Telematics Package 3,000 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 3,200    
Sport Plus Package 3,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550
BMW Assist     650
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
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,790 2,418  
Premium Plus Package 2,976    
Sport Plus Package 3,162    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 500
BMW Assist     590
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) 10,175 3,175 9,680
Options (change) 9,464 2,954 8,810
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $53,170 $54,370 $49,875
Total Invoice $49,939 $51,137 $46,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,615
Model Year201920192012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-Series
TrimA4 45S4135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4349hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS7T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$53,170$54,370$49,875
Adjustments for Features-6,935-6,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,235$47,860$49,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$49,939$51,137$46,040
Adjustments for Features-6,514-6,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,425$45,014$46,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,589$0

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

Model Year201920192012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S41-Series
TrimA4 45S4135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,200$9,775$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,935$6,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,514-6,1230

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

Model Year20192012
ModelA4 / S41-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.0 in104.7 in
Length186.1 in172.2 in
Width72.5 in68.8 in
Height56.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested96559%
Total Not Requested67541%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130037%
Total Not Requested217563%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000Yes
Metal pedals75No
245/40YR18 tires400No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested97538%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested71551%
Total Not Requested67549%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%

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