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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: $49,650

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $6,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,242

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $5,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $40,300
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $37,255
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Sport Package 750   2,150
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 575
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 3,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,400
Navigation system     2,100
Premium Package     2,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Active steering     1,400
Proximity key     500
Folding second row seats     475
Heated front seats     500
iPod integration     400
HD radio     350
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Sport Package 697   1,955
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 525
Audi Drive Select Package 2,743 3,673  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 430
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,135
Navigation system     1,910
Premium Package     2,410
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Active steering     1,230
Proximity key     455
Folding second row seats     430
Heated front seats     455
iPod integration     365
HD radio     315
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Options (change) 16,275 13,725 15,420
Options (change) 15,140 12,768 13,930
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $49,650 $61,900 $56,545
Total Invoice $46,242 $57,633 $52,010

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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: $8,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,417
Model Year201220122009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$49,650$61,900$56,545
Adjustments for Features-1,770-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,880$58,630$56,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,750$0
Total Invoice$46,242$57,633$52,010
Adjustments for Features-1,649-3,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,593$54,588$52,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,995$0

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

Model Year201220122009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,650$5,150$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$3,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,649-3,0450

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

Model Year20122009
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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested374068%
Total Not Requested175032%
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested144051%
Total Not Requested140049%
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 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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
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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