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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: $56,200

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $18,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM3S4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $49,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Sunroof 0  
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,100
Technology Package   2,300
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Active rear differential   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 536
Sunroof 0  
Leather seating surfaces 875  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 1,024
Technology Package   2,138
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 3,830 6,075
Options (change) 3,525 5,652
Destination 995 925
Total Price $74,725 $56,200

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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: $19,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,222
Model Year20212016
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)275/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$74,725$56,200
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,725$55,565

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

Model Year20212016
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 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-591

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

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

Model Year20212016
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length185.7 in185.1 in
Width71.9 in71.9 in
Height56.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,510 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested186582%
Total Not Requested40018%

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