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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,570

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $10,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,735

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $10,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
Model1-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim135iS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $47,600
Base Invoice $33,345 $44,268
Sport Package 1,100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 120  
Premium Package 3,400  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
HD radio 350  
Active steering 1,550  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Driver Assist Package   3,250
Prestige Package   6,250
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Sport Package 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 110  
Premium Package 3,095  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
HD radio 315  
Active steering 1,365  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Driver Assist Package   3,023
Prestige Package   5,813
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 12,645 11,375
Options (change) 11,515 10,581
Destination 875 895
Total Price $49,570 $59,870
Total Invoice $45,735 $55,744

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,415
Model Year20102013
Model1-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim135iS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$49,570$59,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,570$56,010
Total Invoice$45,735$55,744
Adjustments for Features0-3,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,735$52,150

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

Model Year20102013
Model1-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim135iS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,515$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,594

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

Model Year20102013
Model1-SeriesA4 / S4
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.6 in
Length171.7 in185.1 in
Width68.8 in71.9 in
Height56.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested283092%
Total Not Requested2508%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
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 streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested146547%
Total Not Requested165053%

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