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BMW 4-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,970

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $34,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,403

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $32,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
Model4-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM4A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $74,700 $37,600
Base Invoice $70,150 $34,968
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Executive Package 3,200  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
LED headlights 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 575
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Aluminum trim 0  
Prestige Package   8,950
Sport Package   650
AWD   2,700
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Universal garage door opener   295
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565  
Executive Package 2,945  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
LED headlights 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 536
Apple CarPlay support 375  
Aluminum trim 0  
Prestige Package   8,324
Sport Package   606
AWD   2,512
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 10,700 13,420
Options (change) 9,950 12,485
Destination 995 950
Total Price $86,395 $51,970
Total Invoice $81,095 $48,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,571
Model Year20172017
Model4-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM4A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine425hp I6220hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$86,395$51,970
Adjustments for Features-4,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,005$51,970
Total Invoice$81,095$48,403
Adjustments for Features-4,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,974$48,403

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20172017
Model4-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM4A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
CD player$125 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$13,440$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1210

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20172017
Model4-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in102.2 in
Length182.6 in175.4 in
Width71.9 in70.2 in
Height54.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,112 lb.3,824 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.8 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed automated manual0No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
220 hp@4500
258 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested424067%
Total Not Requested210033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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