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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: $51,950

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $30,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,388

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $29,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
Model4-SeriesA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM4A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $76,200 $38,350
Base Invoice $71,545 $35,666
Active Driving Assistant 500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Aluminum trim 0  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Prestige Package   8,450
Sport Package   650
AWD   2,700
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Active Driving Assistant 460  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 536
Apple CarPlay support 375  
Aluminum trim 0  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Prestige Package   7,860
Sport Package   606
AWD   2,512
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Options (change) 5,500 12,625
Options (change) 5,160 11,747
Destination 995 975
Total Price $82,695 $51,950
Total Invoice $77,700 $48,388

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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: $28,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,902
Model Year20182018
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$82,695$51,950
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,130$51,950
Total Invoice$77,700$48,388
Adjustments for Features-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,290$48,388

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

Model Year20182018
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$11,715$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4100

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

Model Year20182018
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

Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested374061%
Total Not Requested240039%
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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