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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,495

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $14,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,055

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $13,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Z4
TrimRS4 CabrioletsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $81,900 $64,200
Base Invoice $76,168 $59,245
Aluminum trim 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Aluminum trim 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 0 5,400
Options (change) 0 4,915
Destination 775 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $84,775 $70,495
Total Invoice $79,043 $65,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,897
Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Z4
TrimRS4 CabrioletsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$84,775$70,495
Adjustments for Features0-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,775$69,510
Total Invoice$79,043$65,055
Adjustments for Features0-909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,043$64,146

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Z4
TrimRS4 CabrioletsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Wind blocker$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,800$10,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-909

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Z4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in98.3 in
Length180.0 in166.9 in
Width70.0 in70.5 in
Height54.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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