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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 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 / RS4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,700 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 | |||||||
| Difference: $2,150 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,701 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 | |||||||
| Difference: $1,659 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | A4 / S4 / RS4 | A4 / S4 / RS4 | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | A4 3.2 | S4 | RS4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,300 | $38,600 | $43,400 | $49,900 | $36,300 | $48,610 | $66,910 |
| Base Invoice | $34,495 | $35,690 | $40,110 | $46,090 | $33,761 | $45,207 | $62,227 |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,100 | 1,950 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 550 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 400 | 400 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 475 | 475 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | 1,050 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Sport Line | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||||
| S Line Package | 900 | ||||||
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | 2,125 | |||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | 225 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 4,000 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,953 | 1,813 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | 512 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 373 | 373 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 443 | 443 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | 955 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | |||||
| Sport Line | 1,545 | 1,545 | |||||
| S Line Package | 838 | ||||||
| Convenience Package | 1,580 | 1,977 | |||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 466 | 466 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | 209 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 3,720 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 7,625 | 7,625 | 7,875 | 7,875 | 6,625 | 5,675 | 4,000 |
| Options (change) | 6,940 | 6,940 | 7,185 | 7,185 | 6,165 | 5,281 | 3,720 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $45,850 | $47,150 | $52,200 | $58,700 | $43,700 | $56,760 | $73,785 |
| Total Invoice | $42,360 | $43,555 | $48,220 | $54,200 | $40,701 | $52,963 | $68,822 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,711 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | A4 / S4 / RS4 | A4 / S4 / RS4 | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | A4 3.2 | S4 | RS4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 255hp V6 | 340hp V8 | 420hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | CVT-7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 150, 10 | 215, 10 | 215, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 235/40-18 | 235/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $45,850 | $47,150 | $52,200 | $58,700 | $43,700 | $56,760 | $73,785 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,450 | -875 | -2,050 | -210 | -1,160 | -2,010 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,850 | $45,700 | $51,325 | $56,650 | $43,490 | $55,600 | $71,775 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $150 | $0 | $5,625 | $10,950 | $0 | $12,110 | $28,285 |
| Total Invoice | $42,360 | $43,555 | $48,220 | $54,200 | $40,701 | $52,963 | $68,822 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,339 | -808 | -1,893 | -196 | -1,082 | -1,875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,360 | $42,216 | $47,412 | $52,307 | $40,505 | $51,881 | $66,947 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $144 | $0 | $5,196 | $10,091 | $0 | $11,376 | $26,442 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | A4 / S4 / RS4 | A4 / S4 / RS4 | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | A4 3.2 | S4 | RS4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Hydraulically cross-linked dampers | $500 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,680 | $4,130 | $3,555 | $4,730 | $2,890 | $3,840 | $4,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,450 | $875 | $2,050 | $210 | $1,160 | $2,010 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,339 | -808 | -1,893 | -196 | -1,082 | -1,875 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| Model | 3-Series | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,411 lb. | 3,550 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 47% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 47% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 47% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 70% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 47% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 115% |
| Total Not Requested | -100 | -15% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| 235/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 120% |
| Total Not Requested | -100 | -20% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 11% |
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