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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: $56,850

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $15,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,937

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $15,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelA4 / S43-Series
TrimS4 3.0TM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,100 $64,000
Base Invoice $43,804 $60,200
Prestige Package 6,300  
Sunshade, rear, power 500 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 700
Wood trim 500 0
Active rear differential 1,100  
Executive Package   3,900
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Sunroof   0
Prestige Package 5,859  
Sunshade, rear, power 466 320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 645
Wood trim 466 0
Active rear differential 1,024  
Executive Package   3,590
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 8,875 7,600
Options (change) 8,258 6,990
Destination 875 995
Total Price $56,850 $72,595
Total Invoice $52,937 $68,185

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,191
Model Year20112017
ModelA4 / S43-Series
TrimS4 3.0TM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$56,850$72,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,850$70,405
Total Invoice$52,937$68,185
Adjustments for Features0-2,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,937$66,128

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

Model Year20112017
ModelA4 / S43-Series
TrimS4 3.0TM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,000$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,057

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

Model Year20112017
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.3,502 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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested201571%
Total Not Requested82529%

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 seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested105070%
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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