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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: $47,050

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $8,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,824

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $6,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $34,080 $39,880
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Sport Package 750      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Wood trim 350      
Sport Line     2,750 1,950
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,100 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Driver Assistance Plus     700 700
Driver Assistance Package     1,900 1,900
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers     875 875
Heated front seats     500 500
Rearview camera     400 400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Sport Package 697      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500
Wood trim 325      
Sport Line     2,505 1,775
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,820 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Driver Assistance Plus     635 635
Driver Assistance Package     1,730 1,730
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers     795 795
Heated front seats     455 455
Rearview camera     365 365
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185
Options (change) 13,675 9,775 17,300 14,700
Options (change) 12,722 9,095 15,765 13,395
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $47,050 $57,950 $55,075 $58,775
Total Invoice $43,824 $53,960 $50,770 $54,200

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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: $7,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,033
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,050$57,950$55,075$58,775
Adjustments for Features0-800-990-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,050$57,150$54,085$56,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$2,550
Total Invoice$43,824$53,960$50,770$54,200
Adjustments for Features0-745-913-1,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,824$53,215$49,857$52,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,391$0$2,370

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

Model Year2012201220132013
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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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  
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  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,100$4,090$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$990$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745-913-1,973

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

Model Year20122013
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.3,361 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 player0Yes
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 Requested414075%
Total Not Requested135025%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested184065%
Total Not Requested100035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested45036%
Total Not Requested80064%

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