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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: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,161

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $7,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011201120112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Sunroof 1,400 1,000         1,050
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,500
Technology Package 1,275 1,275          
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 400 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 400           0
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250        
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 750 750 750 380
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Headlight washers 150 150          
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250          
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500        
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000        
Steering-linked headlights       900      
Sport Package       2,050 2,150 2,150  
6-speed manual       0 0    
Cold Weather Package       1,150 1,150 1,150 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           100  
Rear spoiler             0
Sunroof 1,274 910         955
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639 2,410 2,410 2,410 2,275
Technology Package 1,160 1,160          
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 364 525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 364           0
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228        
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319 685 685 685 345
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Headlight washers 137 137          
Sport suspension (upgrade) 228 228          
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455        
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910        
Steering-linked headlights       820      
Sport Package       1,865 1,955 1,955  
6-speed manual       0 0    
Cold Weather Package       1,045 1,045 1,045 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           90  
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 9,225 7,625 7,800 11,075 10,275 10,375 8,505
Options (change) 8,398 6,942 7,100 10,080 9,350 9,440 7,740
Destination 720 720 720 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,185 $42,835 $56,620 $46,550 $53,200 $55,400 $66,580
Total Invoice $35,161 $39,473 $52,278 $42,985 $49,110 $51,135 $61,545

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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: $6,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,411
Model Year2006200620062011201120112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,185$42,835$56,620$46,550$53,200$55,400$66,580
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,100-1,530-1,430-2,480-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,185$41,885$54,520$45,020$51,770$52,920$64,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$16,335$0$6,750$7,900$19,655
Total Invoice$35,161$39,473$52,278$42,985$49,110$51,135$61,545
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,939-1,413-1,320-2,289-1,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,161$38,598$50,339$41,572$47,790$48,846$59,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,437$15,178$0$6,218$7,274$18,212

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

Model Year2006200620062011201120112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100 
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Ski sack   $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Rear spoiler  $200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100   
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Floor mats$75$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$815$1,765$2,915$2,345$2,245$3,295$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,100$1,530$1,430$2,480$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-1,939-1,413-1,320-2,289-1,761

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

Model Year20062011
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.3,341 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

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%
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 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 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265092%
Total Not Requested2258%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested175082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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