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Audi A4 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,675

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $1,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,268

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelA43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $34,690 $32,290 $39,190
Cold Weather Package 500 1,350 1,350
Premium Plus Package 3,800    
Prestige Package 4,800    
Sport Package 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 900 900
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Parking Package   1,550 1,550
BMW Assist   650 650
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Cold Weather Package 466 1,230 1,230
Premium Plus Package 3,534    
Prestige Package 4,464    
Sport Package 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930 820 820
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Parking Package   1,410 1,410
BMW Assist   590 590
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Options (change) 11,425 15,400 12,000
Options (change) 10,628 14,035 10,940
Destination 950 895 895
Total Price $49,675 $51,195 $55,295
Total Invoice $46,268 $47,220 $51,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,408
Model Year201720122012
ModelA43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$49,675$51,195$55,295
Adjustments for Features-3,71000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,965$51,195$55,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$46,268$47,220$51,025
Adjustments for Features-3,45600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,812$47,220$51,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720122012
ModelA43-Series3-Series
TrimA4 2.0T328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle exit assist$25  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,825$2,115$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,45600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelA43-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length186.1 in182.5 in
Width72.5 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested165051%
Total Not Requested160049%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested171561%
Total Not Requested110039%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested370097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested30026%
Total Not Requested85074%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested30026%
Total Not Requested85074%

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