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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: $59,800

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $12,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,679

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $11,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelA4 / S43-Series
TrimS4 3.0TM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,300 $62,000
Base Invoice $43,990 $57,720
Prestige Package 6,700  
Audi Drive Select Package 3,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Sunshade, rear, power 500 350
Executive Package   4,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Sunroof   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Wood trim   0
Prestige Package 6,232  
Audi Drive Select Package 3,673  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
Sunshade, rear, power 466 320
Executive Package   3,915
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Sunroof   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 11,625 8,850
Options (change) 10,814 8,055
Destination 875 995
Total Price $59,800 $71,845
Total Invoice $55,679 $66,770

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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: $12,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,287
Model Year20122015
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, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$59,800$71,845
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,590$71,845
Total Invoice$55,679$66,770
Adjustments for Features-1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,483$66,770

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

Model Year20122015
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
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1960

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

Model Year20122015
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.3,411 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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested164058%
Total Not Requested120042%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70037%
Total Not Requested120063%

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