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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: $59,800

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $16,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $47,300
Sunshade, rear, power 350 500
Full Merino Leather 3,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Wood trim 0  
Prestige Package   6,700
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Sunshade, rear, power 320 466
Full Merino Leather 3,310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 443
Sunroof 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Wood trim 0  
Prestige Package   6,232
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Options (change) 5,750 11,625
Options (change) 5,285 10,814
Destination 995 875
Total Price $76,645 $59,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,297
Model Year20212012
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine473hp I6333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$76,645$59,800
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,645$59,690

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

Model Year20212012
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,640$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-102

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

Model Year20212012
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length185.7 in185.2 in
Width71.9 in71.9 in
Height56.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested194068%
Total Not Requested90032%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

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