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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: $49,470

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $7,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,675

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $6,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS4RS4328d330i340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,610 $66,910 $41,750 $40,250 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $45,207 $62,227 $40,110 $38,115 $46,205 $61,595
Convenience Package 2,125          
Sunshade, rear, power 400   575 575 575 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475   550 550 550 550
iPod integration 0 0        
Bluetooth cell phone link 500          
Obstacle detection, rear 350   750 750 750  
Heated second row seats 225   350 350 350  
Navigation system 1,950   1,700 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package   4,000        
Shadow Sport Design     600 600    
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750    
Heated front seats     500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450  
M Sport Design         0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         700  
Executive Package           4,100
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   505 505 505 505
iPod integration 0 0        
Bluetooth cell phone link 466          
Obstacle detection, rear 325   690 690 690  
Heated second row seats 209   320 320 320  
Navigation system 1,813   1,565 1,565 1,565  
Premium Package   3,720        
Shadow Sport Design     550 550    
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610    
Heated front seats     460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335  
M Sport Design         0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         645  
Executive Package           3,770
Full Merino Leather           2,435
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 6,025 4,000 8,225 8,225 6,575 7,650
Options (change) 5,606 3,720 7,565 7,565 6,050 7,030
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $57,110 $73,785 $50,970 $49,470 $56,520 $74,145
Total Invoice $53,288 $68,822 $48,670 $46,675 $53,250 $69,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,382
Model Year200820082018201820182018
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
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10215, 10205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$57,110$73,785$50,970$49,470$56,520$74,145
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,065-815-2,590-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,110$73,185$48,905$48,655$53,930$69,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,075$250$0$5,275$20,375
Total Invoice$53,288$68,822$48,670$46,675$53,250$69,620
Adjustments for Features0-560-1,972-769-2,440-4,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,288$68,262$46,698$45,906$50,810$64,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,974$792$0$4,904$18,911

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

Model Year200820082018201820182018
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
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera     $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
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
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
Surround sound    $250$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 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
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$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   $150
Xenon HID headlights$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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500    
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,890$6,355$5,105$6,880$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,065$815$2,590$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-1,972-769-2,440-4,803

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

Model Year20082018
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
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 mirror75No
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
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 mirror75No
Total Requested195086%
Total Not Requested32514%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
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
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested65027%
Total Not Requested175073%
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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