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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,570

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $13,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,645

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $13,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
Model1-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
Trim135iS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,350 $56,775
Base Invoice $37,300 $52,801
Cold Weather Package 600  
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Premium Package 3,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Aluminum trim 0  
iPod integration 400 0
Navigation system 2,100 1,950
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375 1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Convenience Package   2,625
Cold Weather Package 545  
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Premium Package 3,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Aluminum trim 0  
iPod integration 365 0
Navigation system 1,910 1,813
Obstacle detection, rear 320 325
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305 1,025
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Convenience Package   2,442
Options (change) 10,345 6,500
Options (change) 9,470 6,048
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $51,570 $65,350
Total Invoice $47,645 $60,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,095
Model Year20102008
Model1-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
Trim135iS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6340hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$51,570$65,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,570$64,080
Total Invoice$47,645$60,924
Adjustments for Features0-1,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,645$59,740

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20102008
Model1-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
Trim135iS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,955$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,184

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20102008
Model1-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.7 in104.3 in
Length172.2 in180.0 in
Width68.8 in70.0 in
Height55.6 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,626 lb.4,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in45.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested253082%
Total Not Requested55018%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Cabriolet

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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