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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: $48,620

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,415

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $7,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS4RS4328i328d340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,610 $66,910 $38,350 $39,850 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $45,207 $62,227 $35,960 $37,340 $42,815 $59,100
Convenience Package 2,125          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475   550 550 550 550
iPod integration 0 0        
Bluetooth cell phone link 500          
Navigation system 1,950   1,950 1,950 1,950  
Heated second row seats 225          
Obstacle detection, rear 350          
Sunshade, rear, power 400   575 575 575 350
Premium Package   4,000 2,450 2,450    
Cold Weather Package     800 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450  
Track Handling Package     2,300   1,700  
Run-flat tire delete         0  
Executive Package           3,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           2,650
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000
Convenience Package 1,977          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443   500 500 500 500
iPod integration 0 0        
Bluetooth cell phone link 466          
Navigation system 1,813   1,775 1,775 1,775  
Heated second row seats 209          
Obstacle detection, rear 325          
Sunshade, rear, power 373   525 525 525 320
Premium Package   3,720 2,230 2,230    
Cold Weather Package     730 730 730  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320  
Track Handling Package     2,095   1,545  
Run-flat tire delete         0  
Executive Package           3,185
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           2,410
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Adaptive dampers - electrical           910
Options (change) 6,025 4,000 10,075 7,775 7,025 8,050
Options (change) 5,606 3,720 9,175 7,080 6,395 7,325
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $57,110 $73,785 $49,420 $48,620 $53,820 $72,545
Total Invoice $53,288 $68,822 $46,130 $45,415 $50,205 $67,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,405
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS4RS4328i328d340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8420hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10215, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$57,110$73,785$49,420$48,620$53,820$72,545
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,890-1,640-740-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,110$73,185$47,530$46,980$53,080$69,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,075$550$0$6,100$22,100
Total Invoice$53,288$68,822$46,130$45,415$50,205$67,420
Adjustments for Features0-560-1,764-1,532-690-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,288$68,262$44,366$43,883$49,515$64,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,974$483$0$5,632$20,317

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

Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS4RS4328i328d340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   $250
Rearview camera     $200
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0 $0 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit $0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Carbon fiber trim $200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500    
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,590$5,190$6,480$6,230$5,330$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,890$1,640$740$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-1,764-1,532-690-3,220

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

Model Year20082016
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.3,431 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 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested37516%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested160057%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested115082%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested160057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested115082%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

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