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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: $59,350

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $4,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelA4 / S43-Series
TrimS4 3.0TM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,300 $54,000
Prestige Package 6,700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Sunshade, rear, power 500 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
7-speed automated manual 1,400  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Navigation system   1,700
Luxury Design   0
Blind spot warning system   500
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
AWD   2,000
Prestige Package 6,232  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
Sunshade, rear, power 466 530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 505
7-speed automated manual 1,302  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Navigation system   1,565
Luxury Design   0
Blind spot warning system   460
Heated front seats   460
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Aluminum trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 11,175 9,225
Options (change) 10,397 8,510
Destination 875 995
Total Price $59,350 $64,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,033
Model Year20122020
ModelA4 / S43-Series
TrimS4 3.0TM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6382hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$59,350$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,350$62,355

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

Model Year20122020
ModelA4 / S43-Series
TrimS4 3.0TM340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $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
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 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,525$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276

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

Model Year20122020
ModelA4 / S43-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length185.2 in185.7 in
Width71.9 in71.9 in
Height56.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,637 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested194068%
Total Not Requested90032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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