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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: $58,975

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $11,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,914

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $10,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $48,400
Base Invoice $51,150 $45,012
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
iPod integration 400  
Folding second row seats 475  
Sunroof 1,050  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
HD radio 350  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Prestige Package   5,900
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
6-speed manual   0
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Active rear differential   1,100
Premium Package 1,820  
Technology Package 2,960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 511
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
iPod integration 365  
Folding second row seats 430  
Sunroof 955  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
HD radio 315  
Wood trim 0  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Prestige Package   5,488
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
6-speed manual   0
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 13,305 9,650
Options (change) 12,105 8,977
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,880 $58,975
Total Invoice $65,430 $54,914

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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: $13,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,652
Model Year20102015
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$70,880$58,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,880$57,755
Total Invoice$65,430$54,914
Adjustments for Features0-1,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,430$53,778

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

Model Year20102015
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
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 
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 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,405$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,136

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

Model Year20102015
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length178.2 in185.1 in
Width71.5 in71.9 in
Height55.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.3,847 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested116547%
Total Not Requested130053%

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