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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: $49,170

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $7,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,385

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $6,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS4RS4328d330i340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,610 $66,910 $40,250 $38,750 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $45,207 $62,227 $38,115 $36,720 $45,225 $60,200
Convenience Package 2,125          
Sunshade, rear, power 400   575 575 575 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475   700 700 700 700
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          
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    
M Sport Package         0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         700  
Executive Package           3,900
Full Merino Leather           2,650
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Convenience Package 1,977          
Sunshade, rear, power 373   530 530 530 320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443   645 645 645 645
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          
Premium Package   3,720 2,255 2,255    
Cold Weather Package     735 735 735  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335  
Track Handling Package       2,115    
M Sport Package         0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         645  
Executive Package           3,590
Full Merino Leather           2,435
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 6,025 4,000 7,925 10,225 6,175 7,600
Options (change) 5,606 3,720 7,275 9,390 5,665 6,990
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $57,110 $73,785 $49,170 $49,970 $55,070 $72,595
Total Invoice $53,288 $68,822 $46,385 $47,105 $51,885 $68,185

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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: $9,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,379
Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS4RS4328d330i340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8420hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4320hp 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)235/40-18255/35-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$57,110$73,785$49,170$49,970$55,070$72,595
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,565-1,815-690-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,110$73,185$47,605$48,155$54,380$68,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,075$0$550$6,775$21,275
Total Invoice$53,288$68,822$46,385$47,105$51,885$68,185
Adjustments for Features0-560-1,476-1,711-650-3,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,288$68,262$44,909$45,394$51,235$64,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,974$0$485$6,326$19,787

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

Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS4RS4328d330i340iM3
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
High performance brake pads (optional)   $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 $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  
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
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$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
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Text dictation     $50
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
Voice recorder     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$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$4,540$5,140$6,105$6,355$5,230$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,565$1,815$690$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-1,476-1,711-650-3,489

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

Model Year20082017
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.3,502 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 / 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 mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested95069%
Total Not Requested42531%

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 mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested195086%
Total Not Requested32514%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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
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 330i

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
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 340i

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
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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
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%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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