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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,725

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $26,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,905

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $24,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
Model1-Series1-SeriesA7
Trim128i135i3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $59,250
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $55,103
Premium Package 2,650 1,950  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Heated front seats 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Cold Weather Package   600  
Premium Plus Package     3,620
Premium Package 2,410 1,775  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 443
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Heated front seats 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Cold Weather Package   545  
Premium Plus Package     3,366
Options (change) 7,400 5,900 4,095
Options (change) 6,735 5,370 3,809
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $37,725 $43,125 $64,220
Total Invoice $34,905 $39,885 $59,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,204
Model Year201120112012
Model1-Series1-SeriesA7
Trim128i135i3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6310hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$37,725$43,125$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-350-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,725$42,775$59,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0
Total Invoice$34,905$39,885$59,787
Adjustments for Features0-324-4,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,905$39,561$55,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,656$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A7

Model Year201120112012
Model1-Series1-SeriesA7
Trim128i135i3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,315$1,665$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-324-4,678

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A7

Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesA7
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in114.7 in
Length171.7 in195.6 in
Width68.8 in75.2 in
Height56.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.056.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested315591%
Total Not Requested3009%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested195587%
Total Not Requested30013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested116546%
Total Not Requested137554%

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