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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: $44,050

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,026

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $1,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $66,910 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $62,227 $32,290 $39,190
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125      
S Line Package 900        
Cold Weather Package 550     1,350 1,350
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475   550 550
iPod integration 0 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350   750 750
Navigation system 2,100 1,950      
Heated second row seats   225      
Premium Package     4,000 3,600 1,900
Technology Package       2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights       900  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500
Sport Line         1,700
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977      
S Line Package 838        
Cold Weather Package 512     1,230 1,230
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373   525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443   500 500
iPod integration 0 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466      
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325   685 685
Navigation system 1,953 1,813      
Heated second row seats   209      
Premium Package     3,720 3,275 1,730
Technology Package       2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights       820  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475
Sport Line         1,545
Options (change) 6,975 6,025 4,000 10,275 9,875
Options (change) 6,490 5,606 3,720 9,355 9,010
Destination 775 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 0 0
Total Price $44,050 $57,110 $73,785 $46,070 $53,170
Total Invoice $41,026 $53,288 $68,822 $42,540 $49,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,269
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10215, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$44,050$57,110$73,785$46,070$53,170
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,550-265-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,050$56,160$72,235$45,805$52,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$28,185$0$6,625
Total Invoice$41,026$53,288$68,822$42,540$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-886-1,446-245-683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,026$52,402$67,376$42,295$48,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,376$26,350$0$6,117

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

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
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$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 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $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$100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,540$4,140$2,855$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,550$265$740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-886-1,446-245-683

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS43-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 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

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

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested202589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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%
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%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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