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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: $38,585

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $10,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,525

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $10,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3A4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $28,240 $34,490 $46,400
Base Invoice $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $26,043 $31,811 $42,758
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200   1,850 1,050 2,900
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950   400 400 400
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   1,950 1,950 1,950
Steering-linked headlights 900 900            
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575 400 400 400
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 450 450 450
Executive Package         4,300      
Wood trim         0 400    
Sunroof         0 1,400 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces         0      
Technology Package           1,275 1,275  
Headlight washers           150 150  
Tire-pressure monitor           250 250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)           250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear           350 350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link           500 500 500
Bose 215W 10 speakers               1,000
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000   1,684 956 2,639
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865   364 364 364
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,775 1,775 1,775
Steering-linked headlights 820 820            
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525 364 364 364
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 410 410 410
Executive Package         3,915      
Wood trim         0 364    
Sunroof         0 1,274 910  
Leather seating surfaces         0      
Technology Package           1,160 1,160  
Headlight washers           137 137  
Tire-pressure monitor           228 228 228
Sport suspension (upgrade)           228 228  
Obstacle detection, rear           319 319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link           455 455 455
Bose 215W 10 speakers               910
Options (change) 10,725 10,725 8,125 8,125 5,425 9,625 8,025 8,200
Options (change) 9,760 9,760 7,390 7,390 4,940 8,762 7,306 7,464
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $49,220 $50,720 $52,870 $59,270 $68,420 $38,585 $43,235 $57,020
Total Invoice $45,935 $47,315 $49,315 $55,205 $63,655 $35,525 $39,837 $52,642

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,809
Model Year20152015201520152015200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3A4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6CVT-7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,220$50,720$52,870$59,270$68,420$38,585$43,235$57,020
Adjustments for Features-1,715-3,165-2,015-3,190-3,5150-950-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,505$47,555$50,855$56,080$64,905$38,585$42,285$54,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$3,350$8,575$17,400$0$3,700$16,335
Total Invoice$45,935$47,315$49,315$55,205$63,655$35,525$39,837$52,642
Adjustments for Features-1,601-2,953-1,880-2,971-3,2700-875-1,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,334$44,362$47,435$52,234$60,385$35,525$38,962$50,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$3,101$7,900$16,051$0$3,437$15,178

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

Model Year20152015201520152015200620062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3A4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
FWD     $0$0 
AWD       $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera    $200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings     $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0   
Rear spoiler    $200  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, remote     $200$200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50   
Fog light, rear     $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50   
Total Value of Features$3,180$4,630$3,480$4,655$4,980$1,465$2,415$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$3,165$2,015$3,190$3,515$0$950$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,601-2,953-1,880-2,971-3,2700-875-1,939

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

Model Year20152006
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in180.6 in
Width71.3 in69.8 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested2125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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