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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: $59,650

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $11,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,536

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $9,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $45,900
Base Invoice $51,150 $42,687
Premium Package 2,000  
7-speed automated manual 2,900 1,400
Technology Package 3,250  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Folding second row seats 475  
Sunroof 1,050  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0 500
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Prestige Package   6,100
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Premium Package 1,820  
7-speed automated manual 2,640 1,302
Technology Package 2,960  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Folding second row seats 430  
Sunroof 955  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0 466
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Prestige Package   5,674
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Options (change) 13,150 12,925
Options (change) 11,970 12,024
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,725 $59,650
Total Invoice $65,295 $55,536

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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: $13,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,082
Model Year20102010
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,725$59,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,725$57,155
Total Invoice$65,295$55,536
Adjustments for Features0-2,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,295$53,213

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

Model Year20102010
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
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
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,180$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,323

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

Model Year20102010
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 Weight3,693 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 M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested149060%
Total Not Requested100040%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

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