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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: $61,200

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $10,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,981

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $9,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $47,300
Base Invoice $51,630 $43,990
Premium Package 2,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900 1,400
Convenience Package 2,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Sunroof 1,050  
Heated front seats 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,700
Premium Package 2,275  
7-speed automated manual 2,640 1,302
Convenience Package 2,640  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Sunroof 955  
Heated front seats 455  
Folding second row seats 430  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   6,232
Options (change) 13,900 13,025
Options (change) 12,650 12,116
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,975 $61,200
Total Invoice $66,455 $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: $13,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,332
Model Year20112012
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)180, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$71,975$61,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,975$58,130
Total Invoice$66,455$56,981
Adjustments for Features0-2,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,455$54,123

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

Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
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
Total Value of Features$3,005$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,858

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

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

Model Year20112012
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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

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 trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested180085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
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 Requested144051%
Total Not Requested140049%

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