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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,320

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $230

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,190

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $30,085 $36,155
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350    
Sport Package 1,450 1,450 1,700 1,800
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 2,500 2,500 2,100 2,100
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Wood trim 400 400    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,400 2,400
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Premium Package     3,350 2,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100 100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Active steering     1,400 1,400
Proximity key     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
iPod integration     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119    
Sport Package 1,348 1,348 1,545 1,640
Audi Drive Select Package 2,742 2,742    
Navigation system 2,326 2,326 1,910 1,910
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500
Wood trim 373 373    
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953 2,135 2,135
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Premium Package     3,050 2,410
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90 90
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Active steering     1,230 1,230
Proximity key     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
iPod integration     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Options (change) 17,725 13,725 15,795 14,395
Options (change) 16,486 12,770 14,280 13,005
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $49,550 $54,950 $49,320 $54,520
Total Invoice $46,141 $51,167 $45,190 $49,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $851
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$49,550$54,950$49,320$54,520
Adjustments for Features-1,935-3,6350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,615$51,315$49,320$54,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$4,950
Total Invoice$46,141$51,167$45,190$49,985
Adjustments for Features-1,802-3,3850-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,339$47,782$45,190$49,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$0$4,566

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

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$3,590$5,290$1,655$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,935$3,635$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,802-3,3850-229

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

Model Year20092008
ModelA4 / S43-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length185.2 in178.2 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height56.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested275066%
Total Not Requested144034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245086%
Total Not Requested40014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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