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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $58,050 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | ||
| Difference: $13,350 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $54,057 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | ||
| Difference: $11,873 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | M3 | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $51,400 |
| Base Invoice | $51,630 | $47,802 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 575 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| S Sport Package | 2,500 | |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,600 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 536 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| S Sport Package | 2,326 | |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,418 | |
| Options (change) | 13,325 | 5,675 |
| Options (change) | 12,125 | 5,280 |
| Destination | 875 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $71,400 | $58,050 |
| Total Invoice | $65,930 | $54,057 |
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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: $19,420 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,525 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | M3 | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 354hp V6 |
| Transmission | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $71,400 | $58,050 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,070 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,400 | $51,980 |
| Total Invoice | $65,930 | $54,057 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,652 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $65,930 | $48,405 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | M3 | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | |
| 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 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| CD player, remote | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,305 | $9,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,070 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,652 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 186.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 lb. | 3,858 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1340 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 49% |
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