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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: $45,815

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,935

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $4,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $28,300 $33,485
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 3,950    
Sport Package 750   1,600 1,600
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475
Wood trim 350      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200 2,200
Premium Package     2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Active steering     1,250 1,250
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Audi Drive Select Package 2,743 3,673    
Sport Package 697   1,455 1,455
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 430 430
Wood trim 325      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,000 2,000
Premium Package     2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Active steering     1,140 1,140
Options (change) 16,625 13,725 14,220 12,720
Options (change) 15,465 12,768 12,940 11,570
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $50,000 $61,900 $45,815 $50,015
Total Invoice $46,567 $57,633 $41,935 $45,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,550
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,000$61,900$45,815$50,015
Adjustments for Features-2,235-3,2850-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,765$58,615$45,815$49,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,850$0$3,950
Total Invoice$46,567$57,633$41,935$45,750
Adjustments for Features-2,082-3,0590-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,485$54,574$41,935$45,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,089$0$3,586

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

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T325i330i
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 
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  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,715$4,765$1,480$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$3,285$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,082-3,0590-229

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

Model Year20122006
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.3,286 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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested380069%
Total Not Requested169031%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested124044%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

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
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested260091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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