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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,885

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $10,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,079

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $9,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series
TrimS4RS4M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,610 $66,910 $54,850
Base Invoice $45,207 $62,227 $50,640
Convenience Package 2,125    
Sunshade, rear, power 400   575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475   475
Obstacle detection, rear 350   350
iPod integration 0 0 400
Navigation system 1,950   2,100
Bluetooth cell phone link 500    
Premium Package   4,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package     1,000
Sunroof     1,050
Rear spoiler     0
Leather door panel trim     1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Convenience Package 1,977    
Sunshade, rear, power 373   525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443   430
Obstacle detection, rear 325   320
iPod integration 0 0 365
Navigation system 1,813   1,910
Bluetooth cell phone link 466    
Premium Package   3,720 1,820
Cold Weather Package     910
Sunroof     955
Rear spoiler     0
Leather door panel trim     1,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 5,800 4,000 10,645
Options (change) 5,397 3,720 9,685
Destination 775 775 825
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100 1,300
Total Price $56,885 $73,785 $67,620
Total Invoice $53,079 $68,822 $62,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,413
Model Year200820082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series
TrimS4RS4M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8420hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10215, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$56,885$73,785$67,620
Adjustments for Features-45-8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,840$72,940$67,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,100$0
Total Invoice$53,079$68,822$62,450
Adjustments for Features-42-7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,037$68,034$62,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,997$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series
TrimS4RS4M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500 
Total Value of Features$2,840$3,640$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-42-7880

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelA4 / S4 / RS43-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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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested182580%
Total Not Requested45020%

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%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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