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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: $57,110

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $4,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series
TrimS4RS4M340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,610 $66,910 $54,700 $69,900
Convenience Package 2,125      
Sunshade, rear, power 400   575 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475   550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 500      
iPod integration 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 350   750  
Heated second row seats 225   350  
Navigation system 1,950   1,700  
Premium Package   4,000    
Luxury Design     0  
Heated front seats     500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Executive Package       4,100
Full Merino Leather       2,650
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Convenience Package 1,977      
Sunshade, rear, power 373   530 320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443   505 505
Bluetooth cell phone link 466      
iPod integration 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 325   690  
Heated second row seats 209   320  
Navigation system 1,813   1,565  
Premium Package   3,720    
Luxury Design     0  
Heated front seats     460  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335  
Executive Package       3,770
Full Merino Leather       2,435
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 6,025 4,000 5,875 7,650
Options (change) 5,606 3,720 5,405 7,030
Destination 775 775 995 995
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100 0 0
Total Price $57,110 $73,785 $61,570 $78,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,121
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series
TrimS4RS4M340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8420hp V8382hp I6 H473hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10215, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19225/45-18275/40-18
Total Price$57,110$73,785$61,570$78,545
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,240-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,110$73,185$59,330$73,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,075$0$14,100

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

Model Year2008200820212021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS43-Series3-Series
TrimS4RS4M340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel 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 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$4,265$4,865$6,505$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,240$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-233-523

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

Model Year20082021
ModelA4 / S4 / RS43-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length180.6 in185.7 in
Width69.8 in71.9 in
Height56.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft316.9 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 mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested195086%
Total Not Requested32514%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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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