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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,707

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4X3X3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $34,010 $37,965
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Wood trim 350      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Rearview camera     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated front seats     500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500
Wood trim 325      
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Rearview camera     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Heated front seats     455 455
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 10,325 7,175 9,740 8,840
Options (change) 9,605 6,675 8,870 8,050
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $43,700 $55,350 $47,365 $50,765
Total Invoice $40,707 $51,540 $43,755 $46,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4X3X3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVT-8M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$43,700$55,350$47,365$50,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-3,430-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$54,200$43,935$47,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$0$3,400
Total Invoice$40,707$51,540$43,755$46,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-3,169-3,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,707$50,469$40,586$43,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,762$0$3,136

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4X3X3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,950$7,230$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$3,430$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-3,169-3,168

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122011
ModelA4 / S4X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length185.2 in183.0 in
Width71.9 in74.1 in
Height56.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.463.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested394072%
Total Not Requested155028%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested164058%
Total Not Requested120042%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

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