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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,815

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $17,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,935

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $17,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim325i330iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $47,300
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $43,990
Sport Package 1,600 1,600  
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,100
Active steering 1,250 1,250  
Prestige Package     6,700
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
7-speed automated manual     1,400
Sport Package 1,455 1,455  
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 443
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Proximity key 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 1,954
Active steering 1,140 1,140  
Prestige Package     6,232
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
7-speed automated manual     1,302
Options (change) 14,220 12,720 15,125
Options (change) 12,940 11,570 14,070
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $45,815 $50,015 $63,300
Total Invoice $41,935 $45,750 $58,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,685
Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim325i330iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$45,815$50,015$63,300
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,815$49,765$58,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$41,935$45,750$58,935
Adjustments for Features0-229-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,935$45,521$54,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim325i330iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,180$1,430$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-4,315

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length178.2 in185.2 in
Width71.5 in71.9 in
Height55.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested260091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested124044%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

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