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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,185

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,161

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $28,300 $33,485
Technology Package 1,275 1,275      
Sunroof 1,400 1,000      
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900 2,900 2,200
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 400 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450 475 475
Wood trim 400        
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 2,000 2,000
Headlight washers 150 150      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000    
Cold Weather Package       1,000 1,000
Sport Package       1,600 1,600
Steering-linked headlights       800  
Satellite radio       595 595
Technology Package 1,160 1,160      
Sunroof 1,274 910      
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639 2,640 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 364 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410 430 430
Wood trim 364        
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228    
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319 320 320
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,820 1,820
Headlight washers 137 137      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 228 228      
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910    
Cold Weather Package       910 910
Sport Package       1,455 1,455
Steering-linked headlights       730  
Satellite radio       540 540
Options (change) 9,225 7,625 7,800 10,295 8,795
Options (change) 8,398 6,942 7,100 9,370 8,000
Destination 720 720 720 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $38,185 $42,835 $56,620 $41,890 $46,090
Total Invoice $35,161 $39,473 $52,278 $38,365 $42,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,229
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,185$42,835$56,620$41,890$46,090
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,100-1,065-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,185$41,885$54,520$40,825$44,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$16,335$0$3,950
Total Invoice$35,161$39,473$52,278$38,365$42,180
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,939-975-1,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,161$38,598$50,339$37,390$40,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,437$15,178$0$3,587

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player   $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$690$1,640$2,790$1,755$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,100$1,065$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-1,939-975-1,203

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelA4 / S43-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.6 in178.2 in
Width69.8 in71.5 in
Height56.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested2125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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