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

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,070

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $5,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,280

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $4,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelA4 / S4Z4Z4Z4
TrimS4 3.0TsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $47,600 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $44,268 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Navigation Package 3,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550
Proximity key 550 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,250      
Active rear differential 1,250      
Premium Package   3,300 1,100 1,100
Sport Package   2,300 2,300  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Aluminum trim   500    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Navigation Package 2,837      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500 500 500
Proximity key 511 455 455 455
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,163      
Active rear differential 1,163      
Premium Package   3,005 1,000 1,000
Sport Package   2,095 2,095  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Aluminum trim   455    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Options (change) 6,575 10,900 8,200 5,900
Options (change) 6,117 9,925 7,465 5,370
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $55,070 $60,445 $64,245 $70,995
Total Invoice $51,280 $55,760 $59,280 $65,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,294
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelA4 / S4Z4Z4Z4
TrimS4 3.0TsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine333hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,070$60,445$64,245$70,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,370-2,720-3,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,070$58,075$61,525$67,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$8,950
Total Invoice$51,280$55,760$59,280$65,510
Adjustments for Features0-2,186-2,510-3,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,280$53,574$56,770$61,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,196$8,273

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelA4 / S4Z4Z4Z4
TrimS4 3.0TsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$8,520$8,870$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,370$2,720$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,186-2,510-3,663

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132012
ModelA4 / S4Z4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.6 in98.3 in
Length185.1 in166.9 in
Width71.9 in70.5 in
Height56.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested104071%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested3075109%
Total Not Requested-250-9%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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 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%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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