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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: $11,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,161

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $11,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Technology Package 1,275 1,275            
Sunroof 1,400 1,000           0
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900          
Cold Weather Package 400 400 400          
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 400 575 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450 550 550 550 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500          
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250          
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 750 750 750 750  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250            
Headlight washers 150 150            
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000          
Shadow Sport Design       600 600 600    
Convenience Tier       1,750 1,750 1,750    
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500  
Heated second row seats       350 350 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
M Sport Design             0  
Executive Package               4,100
Wood trim               0
Technology Package 1,160 1,160            
Sunroof 1,274 910           0
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639          
Cold Weather Package 364 364 364          
Sunshade, rear, power 364 364 364 530 530 530 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410 505 505 505 505 505
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455          
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228          
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319 690 690 690 690  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 228 228            
Headlight washers 137 137            
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910          
Shadow Sport Design       550 550 550    
Convenience Tier       1,610 1,610 1,610    
Heated front seats       460 460 460 460  
Heated second row seats       320 320 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
M Sport Design             0  
Executive Package               3,770
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 9,225 8,025 8,200 8,225 8,225 8,225 5,875 5,225
Options (change) 8,398 7,306 7,464 7,565 7,565 7,565 5,405 4,805
Destination 720 720 720 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $38,185 $43,235 $57,020 $50,970 $49,470 $50,819 $55,820 $71,720
Total Invoice $35,161 $39,837 $52,642 $48,670 $46,675 $47,649 $52,605 $67,395

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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: $8,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,536
Model Year20062006200620182018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$38,185$43,235$57,020$50,970$49,470$50,819$55,820$71,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-2,300-4,190-2,940-4,215-4,215-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,185$42,085$54,720$46,780$46,530$46,604$51,605$65,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$16,535$250$0$74$5,075$19,200
Total Invoice$35,161$39,837$52,642$48,670$46,675$47,649$52,605$67,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-2,123-4,001-2,774-3,952-3,972-5,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,161$38,777$50,519$44,669$43,901$43,697$48,633$61,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,616$15,358$972$204$0$4,936$18,069

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

Model Year20062006200620182018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150  $150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300$1300 
FWD$0$0      
AWD  $1700     
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system       $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras       $500
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera       $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$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$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler  $200    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights       $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75     
Fog light, rear$100$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50    $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100       
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,790$2,940$4,090$5,980$4,730$6,005$6,005$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$2,300$4,190$2,940$4,215$4,215$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-2,123-4,001-2,774-3,952-3,972-5,629

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

Model Year20062018
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.3,502 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

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 mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110070%
Total Not Requested47530%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
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 mirror75No
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%
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 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65027%
Total Not Requested175073%

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