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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,695

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $11,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,419

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $11,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
Model4-Series4-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim430i440iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,450 $58,500 $35,600 $38,600
Base Invoice $48,530 $55,085 $33,108 $35,898
Premium Package 2,300 2,000    
Active Driving Assistant 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,550      
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Prestige Package     5,900 5,900
Premium Plus Package     2,550 2,550
Advanced Technology Package     1,400 1,400
Sport Package     800 800
Premium Package 2,115 1,840    
Active Driving Assistant 460 460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 511 511
Leather seating surfaces 1,425      
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105    
Blind spot warning system 460 460    
Prestige Package     5,488 5,488
Premium Plus Package     2,371 2,371
Advanced Technology Package     1,302 1,302
Sport Package     744 744
Options (change) 6,600 4,750 11,200 11,200
Options (change) 6,070 4,370 10,416 10,416
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $59,045 $64,245 $47,695 $50,695
Total Invoice $55,595 $60,450 $44,419 $47,209

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,346
Model Year2018201820152015
Model4-Series4-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim430i440iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine248hp I4320hp I6170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16625, 13625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$59,045$64,245$47,695$50,695
Adjustments for Features-5,130-5,3800-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,915$58,865$47,695$49,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0$1,450
Total Invoice$55,595$60,450$44,419$47,209
Adjustments for Features-4,830-5,0620-1,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,765$55,388$44,419$45,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,623$0$1,347

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

Model Year2018201820152015
Model4-Series4-SeriesA3 / S3A3 / S3
Trim430i440iA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Wind blocker$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,805$12,055$6,675$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$5,380$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,830-5,0620-1,443

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

Model Year20182015
Model4-SeriesA3 / S3
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 Weight4,051 lb.3,397 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 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested157598%
Total Not Requested402%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested127597%
Total Not Requested403%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested317588%
Total Not Requested45012%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested69063%
Total Not Requested40037%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested317588%
Total Not Requested45012%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested69063%
Total Not Requested40037%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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