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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: $49,445

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,630

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
Model3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim328i335iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $47,100
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $43,804
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Prestige Package     6,300
7-speed automated manual     1,400
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 443
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Prestige Package     5,859
7-speed automated manual     1,302
Options (change) 13,650 10,250 8,675
Options (change) 12,445 9,350 8,070
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $49,445 $53,545 $56,650
Total Invoice $45,630 $49,435 $52,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,178
Model Year201220122011
Model3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim328i335iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,445$53,545$56,650
Adjustments for Features00-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,445$53,545$54,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$45,630$49,435$52,749
Adjustments for Features00-1,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,630$49,435$50,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0

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

Model Year201220122011
Model3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim328i335iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$2,365$2,365$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,941

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

Model Year20122011
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length182.5 in185.2 in
Width71.3 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested365096%
Total Not Requested1504%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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 control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested184070%
Total Not Requested80030%

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