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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: $49,270

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,450

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $7,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
Model3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim328i335iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $48,400
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $45,012
Sport Line 2,500 1,700  
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 900 900 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Rearview camera 400 400  
6-speed manual 0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Prestige Package     5,900
Sport Line 2,275 1,545  
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 511
Heated front seats 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 820 820 930
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Rearview camera 365 365  
6-speed manual 0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Prestige Package     5,488
Options (change) 13,475 10,075 7,450
Options (change) 12,265 9,170 6,929
Destination 895 895 925
Total Price $49,270 $53,370 $56,775
Total Invoice $45,450 $49,255 $52,866

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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: $5,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,731
Model Year201220122015
Model3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim328i335iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$49,270$53,370$56,775
Adjustments for Features00-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,270$53,370$54,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0
Total Invoice$45,450$49,255$52,866
Adjustments for Features00-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,450$49,255$51,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$0

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

Model Year201220122015
Model3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim328i335iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
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 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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
Total Value of Features$1,990$1,990$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,685

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

Model Year20122015
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length182.5 in185.1 in
Width71.3 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,615 lb.3,847 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
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested136555%
Total Not Requested110045%

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