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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: $12,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,679

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $12,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelA4 / S43-Series
TrimS4 3.0TM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,300 $65,500
Base Invoice $43,990 $61,595
Sunshade, rear, power 500 350
Prestige Package 6,700  
Audi Drive Select Package 3,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Full Merino Leather   3,600
Blind spot warning system   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power 466 320
Prestige Package 6,232  
Audi Drive Select Package 3,673  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 505
Full Merino Leather   3,310
Blind spot warning system   460
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 11,625 5,750
Options (change) 10,814 5,285
Destination 875 995
Total Price $59,800 $72,245
Total Invoice $55,679 $67,875

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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: $12,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,298
Model Year20122018
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$59,800$72,245
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,690$72,245
Total Invoice$55,679$67,875
Adjustments for Features-1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,577$67,875

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

Model Year20122018
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
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 
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
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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$4,750$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1020

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

Model Year20122018
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
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194068%
Total Not Requested90032%
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

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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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