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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: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,026

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $2,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $66,910 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $62,227 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125        
Cold Weather Package 550     950 950 950
S Line Package 900          
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400   575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475   550 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500        
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350   750 750 750
Navigation system 2,100 1,950   2,150 2,150 2,150
Heated second row seats   225        
Premium Package     4,000 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500
Sport Line         1,950 1,950
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977        
Cold Weather Package 512     865 865 865
S Line Package 838          
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373   525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443   500 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466        
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325   685 685 685
Navigation system 1,953 1,813   1,955 1,955 1,955
Heated second row seats   209        
Premium Package     3,720 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475
Sport Line         1,775 1,775
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Options (change) 6,975 6,025 4,000 8,975 9,625 9,625
Options (change) 6,490 5,606 3,720 8,170 8,780 8,780
Destination 775 775 775 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $44,050 $57,110 $73,785 $46,750 $53,700 $60,200
Total Invoice $41,026 $53,288 $68,822 $43,175 $49,585 $55,565

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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: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,696
Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10215, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,050$57,110$73,785$46,750$53,700$60,200
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,550-490-2,115-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,050$56,160$72,235$46,260$51,585$58,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$28,185$0$5,325$11,750
Total Invoice$41,026$53,288$68,822$43,175$49,585$55,565
Adjustments for Features0-886-1,446-453-1,953-2,021
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,026$52,402$67,376$42,722$47,632$53,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,376$26,350$0$4,910$10,822

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

Model Year200820082008201320132013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $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$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$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$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD player   $125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability     $50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Carbon fiber trim  $200   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$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$100
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,540$4,140$3,080$4,705$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,550$490$2,115$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-886-1,446-453-1,953-2,021

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

Model Year20082013
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.3,361 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
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

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
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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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