BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2010 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2008

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,980

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,525

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $3,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM3RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $66,910
Base Invoice $51,150 $62,227
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Premium Package 2,000 4,000
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 1,050  
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Navigation system 2,100  
iPod integration 400 0
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Aluminum trim   0
Cold Weather Package 910  
Premium Package 1,820 3,720
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunroof 955  
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Navigation system 1,910  
iPod integration 365 0
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 13,405 4,000
Options (change) 12,200 3,720
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $70,980 $73,785
Total Invoice $65,525 $68,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,602
Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM3RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,980$73,785
Adjustments for Features-3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,650$73,785
Total Invoice$65,525$68,822
Adjustments for Features-3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,220$68,822

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM3RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,895$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3050

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length178.2 in180.6 in
Width71.5 in69.8 in
Height55.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.3,957 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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 trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested182580%
Total Not Requested45020%

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