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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: $55,100

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $6,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelA4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimS4 3.0TM340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,200 $54,700 $69,900
Technology Package 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Active rear differential 1,100    
Navigation system   1,700  
Luxury Design   0  
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Heated front seats   500  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 950
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 2,138    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 505 505
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Active rear differential 1,024    
Navigation system   1,565  
Luxury Design   0  
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Heated front seats   460  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 875
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 4,975 5,450 2,750
Options (change) 4,628 5,015 2,530
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $55,100 $61,145 $73,645

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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 M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,379
Model Year201620212021
ModelA4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimS4 3.0TM340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6382hp I6 H473hp I6
TransmissionM6T8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18275/40-18
Total Price$55,100$61,145$73,645
Adjustments for Features-435-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,665$60,970$73,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,675

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

Model Year201620212021
ModelA4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimS4 3.0TM340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,875$4,615$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-405-170

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

Model Year20162021
ModelA4 / S43-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length185.1 in185.7 in
Width71.9 in71.9 in
Height56.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,590 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested186582%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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