BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2010 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2009

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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: $45,350

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $24,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,236

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $22,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3A4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $31,000
Base Invoice $51,150 $28,830
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Sunroof 1,050  
Folding second row seats 475  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0 400
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sport Package   1,450
Prestige Package   7,350
Navigation system   2,500
6-speed manual   -1,200
AWD   2,050
Premium Package 1,820  
Technology Package 2,960  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Sunroof 955  
Folding second row seats 430  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0 373
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sport Package   1,348
Prestige Package   6,835
Navigation system   2,326
6-speed manual   -1,117
AWD   1,907
Options (change) 12,430 13,525
Options (change) 11,315 12,581
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,005 $45,350
Total Invoice $64,640 $42,236

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,984
Model Year20102009
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3A4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8211hp I4
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,005$45,350
Adjustments for Features-4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,550$45,350
Total Invoice$64,640$42,236
Adjustments for Features-4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,220$42,236

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

Model Year20102009
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3A4 2.0T
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
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 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,020$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4200

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

Model Year20102009
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.3,866 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 mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested250060%
Total Not Requested169040%

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