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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: $53,670

Audi A4 / S4 A4 45   
Difference: $19,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,405

Audi A4 / S4 A4 45   
Difference: $17,560

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Model Year201620192019
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimM3A4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,500 $42,000 $50,200
Base Invoice $59,100 $39,480 $47,188
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700    
Executive Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575 575
Sunroof 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
LED headlights 1,900    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Wood trim 0    
Sport Plus Package   3,400  
Premium Plus Package   3,200  
Navigation and Telematics Package   3,000  
Cold Weather Package   500 500
S Sport Package     2,500
Prestige Package     4,400
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545    
Executive Package 3,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536 536
Sunroof 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
LED headlights 1,730    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910    
Wood trim 0    
Sport Plus Package   3,162  
Premium Plus Package   2,976  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,790  
Cold Weather Package   466 466
S Sport Package     2,326
Prestige Package     4,092
Options (change) 8,650 10,675 7,975
Options (change) 7,870 9,930 7,420
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $73,145 $53,670 $59,170
Total Invoice $67,965 $50,405 $55,603

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,011
Model Year201620192019
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimM3A4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6248hp I4349hp V6
TransmissionM6S7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$73,145$53,670$59,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,610-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,145$51,060$54,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,925
Total Invoice$67,965$50,405$55,603
Adjustments for Features0-2,451-3,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,965$47,954$51,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,716

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

Model Year201620192019
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimM3A4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500 $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150 $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 $350
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,065$6,675$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,610$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,451-3,933

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

Model Year20162019
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.0 in
Length182.5 in186.1 in
Width71.3 in72.5 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,431 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45

Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75No
245/40YR18 tires400No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110043%
Total Not Requested147557%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested107531%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested134082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested189079%
Total Not Requested50021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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