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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,785

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $1,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,822

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $1,238

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Model Year20162008
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM3RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,500 $66,910
Base Invoice $59,100 $62,227
Executive Package 3,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Premium Package   4,000
iPod integration   0
Executive Package 3,185  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunroof 0  
Aluminum trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Premium Package   3,720
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 10,950 4,000
Options (change) 9,965 3,720
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $75,445 $73,785
Total Invoice $70,060 $68,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,444
Model Year20162008
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM3RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6420hp V8
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$75,445$73,785
Adjustments for Features-3,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,480$73,785
Total Invoice$70,060$68,822
Adjustments for Features-3,6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,378$68,822

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20162008
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM3RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,530$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6820

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20162008
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in180.6 in
Width71.3 in69.8 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.3,957 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 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
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested37516%

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