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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: $10,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,161

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $9,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $32,290 $39,190
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900 3,600 1,900
Sunroof 1,400 1,000      
Technology Package 1,275 1,275   2,550 2,550
Cold Weather Package 400 400 400 1,350 1,350
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 400 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500    
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 750 750
Headlight washers 150 150      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000    
Sport Line       2,500 1,700
Steering-linked headlights       900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639 3,275 1,730
Sunroof 1,274 910      
Technology Package 1,160 1,160   2,320 2,320
Cold Weather Package 364 364 364 1,230 1,230
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 364 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455    
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228    
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319 685 685
Headlight washers 137 137      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 228 228      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775    
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910    
Sport Line       2,275 1,545
Steering-linked headlights       820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 9,225 8,025 8,200 13,125 9,725
Options (change) 8,398 7,306 7,464 11,950 8,855
Destination 720 720 720 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $38,185 $43,235 $57,020 $48,920 $53,020
Total Invoice $35,161 $39,837 $52,642 $45,135 $48,940

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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: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,069
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,185$43,235$57,020$48,920$53,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,300-2,065-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,185$42,085$54,720$46,855$50,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$16,535$0$4,100
Total Invoice$35,161$39,837$52,642$45,135$48,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-2,123-1,905-1,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,161$38,777$50,519$43,230$47,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,616$15,358$0$3,804

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

Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4328i335i
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
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
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$890$2,040$3,190$2,955$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,300$2,065$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-2,123-1,905-1,906

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

Model Year20062012
ModelA4 / S43-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length180.6 in182.5 in
Width69.8 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft313.0 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested345091%
Total Not Requested3509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested75075%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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