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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $61,200 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | ||
| Difference: $8,520 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $56,981 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | ||
| Difference: $7,369 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | M3 | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,800 | $47,300 |
| Base Invoice | $49,675 | $43,990 |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,700 | 1,400 |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 500 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 475 |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Prestige Package | 6,700 | |
| Audi Drive Select Package | 3,950 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,455 | 1,302 |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 466 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 443 |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Prestige Package | 6,232 | |
| Audi Drive Select Package | 3,673 | |
| Options (change) | 13,795 | 13,025 |
| Options (change) | 12,550 | 12,116 |
| Destination | 825 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $69,720 | $61,200 |
| Total Invoice | $64,350 | $56,981 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,655 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,288 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | M3 | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 18/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $69,720 | $61,200 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,135 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,720 | $58,065 |
| Total Invoice | $64,350 | $56,981 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,919 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,350 | $54,062 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | M3 | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active steering | $1000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,830 | $5,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,135 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,919 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 185.2 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 lb. | 3,637 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1415 | 50% |
| Audi Drive Select Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 68% |
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