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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: $52,795

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,675

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220122012
ModelA4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimS4328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $48,787 $32,290 $39,190
Prestige Package 4,700    
Premium Plus Package 3,600    
S Sport Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 550 550
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Parking Package   1,550 1,550
Cold Weather Package   1,350 1,350
Driver Assistance Package   1,100 1,100
BMW Assist   650 650
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Semi-automated parking system   500 500
Prestige Package 4,419    
Premium Plus Package 3,384    
S Sport Package 2,351    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 500 500
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Parking Package   1,410 1,410
Cold Weather Package   1,230 1,230
Driver Assistance Package   1,000 1,000
BMW Assist   590 590
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Semi-automated parking system   455 455
Options (change) 11,395 17,000 13,600
Options (change) 10,714 15,490 12,395
Destination 1,095 895 895
Total Price $64,390 $52,795 $56,895
Total Invoice $60,596 $48,675 $52,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,456
Model Year202220122012
ModelA4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimS4328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine349hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
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$64,390$52,795$56,895
Adjustments for Features-8,99500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,395$52,795$56,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$60,596$48,675$52,480
Adjustments for Features-8,46500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,131$48,675$52,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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

Model Year202220122012
ModelA4 / S43-Series3-Series
TrimS4328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100  
Remote app $25$25
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  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
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  
Turn assist$25  
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Alexa integration$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic light information$50  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
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
Predictive efficiency assist$0  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$11,225$2,230$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,995$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,46500

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

Model Year20222012
ModelA4 / S43-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in110.6 in
Length187.5 in182.5 in
Width72.7 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 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 Volume12.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250No
Laminated front side windows200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested200041%
Total Not Requested282559%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
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, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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 washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%

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, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%
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, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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 washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22582%
Total Not Requested5018%

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