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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: $44,300

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,261

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $4,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $45,900 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $29,249 $42,687 $32,290 $39,190
Driver Assist Package 900 900    
Prestige Package 8,700 6,100    
Sport Package 1,450      
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Sport Line     2,500 1,700
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Heated front seats     500 500
Rearview camera     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Folding second row seats     475 475
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Driver Assist Package 837 837    
Prestige Package 8,092 5,674    
Sport Package 1,349      
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Sport Line     2,275 1,545
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Heated front seats     455 455
Rearview camera     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Folding second row seats     430 430
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 12,025 7,975 13,650 10,250
Options (change) 11,187 7,420 12,445 9,350
Destination 825 825 895 895
Total Price $44,300 $54,700 $49,445 $53,545
Total Invoice $41,261 $50,932 $45,630 $49,435

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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: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,448
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,300$54,700$49,445$53,545
Adjustments for Features-85-1,08500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,215$53,615$49,445$53,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,400$0$4,100
Total Invoice$41,261$50,932$45,630$49,435
Adjustments for Features-79-1,01000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,182$49,922$45,630$49,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,740$0$3,805

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

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,500$3,500$2,415$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$1,085$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-79-1,01000

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

Model Year20102012
ModelA4 / S43-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length185.2 in182.5 in
Width71.9 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested299071%
Total Not Requested125029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested149060%
Total Not Requested100040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested365096%
Total Not Requested1504%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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