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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: $41,995

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $8,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,119

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $7,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,800 $48,100 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $31,434 $44,734 $32,290 $39,190
Sport Package 1,000      
Prestige Package 5,300 5,900    
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 900 900
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Sport Line     2,500 1,700
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Heated front seats     500 500
Rearview camera     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Folding second row seats     475 475
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Sport Package 930      
Prestige Package 4,927 5,488    
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930 820 820
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Sport Line     2,275 1,545
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Heated front seats     455 455
Rearview camera     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Folding second row seats     430 430
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 7,300 7,900 14,550 11,150
Options (change) 6,790 7,351 13,265 10,170
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $41,995 $56,895 $50,345 $54,445
Total Invoice $39,119 $52,980 $46,450 $50,255

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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: $8,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,759
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4333hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,995$56,895$50,345$54,445
Adjustments for Features-460-1,86000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,535$55,035$50,345$54,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,500$0$4,100
Total Invoice$39,119$52,980$46,450$50,255
Adjustments for Features-428-1,73200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,691$51,248$46,450$50,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,557$0$3,805

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

Model Year2014201420122012
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$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
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 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Total Value of Features$2,950$4,350$2,490$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$1,860$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-428-1,73200

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA4 / S43-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length185.1 in182.5 in
Width71.9 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,407 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

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
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Body kit0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Headlight washers50No
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested324063%
Total Not Requested190037%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested136548%
Total Not Requested150052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested365096%
Total Not Requested1504%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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