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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: $54,895

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $4,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,650

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $4,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelA4 / S4X3
TrimS4 3.0TxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $42,700
Base Invoice $44,268 $39,465
Prestige Package 6,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,250  
Active rear differential 1,250  
7-speed automated manual 1,400  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Navigation system   2,150
Sport Activity Package   1,750
Premium Package   3,450
Rearview camera   400
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Prestige Package 5,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,163  
Active rear differential 1,163  
7-speed automated manual 1,302  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Navigation system   1,955
Sport Activity Package   1,595
Premium Package   3,140
Rearview camera   365
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 10,625 11,300
Options (change) 9,884 10,290
Destination 895 895
Total Price $59,120 $54,895
Total Invoice $55,047 $50,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,832
Model Year20132012
ModelA4 / S4X3
TrimS4 3.0TxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$59,120$54,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,120$53,340
Total Invoice$55,047$50,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,047$49,215

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132012
ModelA4 / S4X3
TrimS4 3.0TxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,450$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,435

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132012
ModelA4 / S4X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length185.1 in183.0 in
Width71.9 in74.1 in
Height56.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,222 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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested164053%
Total Not Requested147547%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested66526%

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