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BMW 4-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,950

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $6,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,870

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $6,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim430i440iM4A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,300 $49,700 $67,700 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $40,950 $46,900 $63,640 $30,227 $43,990
Premium Package 2,300 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   950    
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350 350 500 500
Track Handling Package 1,700 1,700      
Run-flat tire delete 0 0      
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500    
Luxury Package   1,450      
Sunroof     0    
Obstacle detection, rear     750    
Wood trim     0 350  
Prestige Package       9,500 6,700
Sport Package       750  
Audi Drive Select Package         3,950
Premium Package 2,115 1,840      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,335   875    
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320 320 466 466
Track Handling Package 1,565 1,565      
Run-flat tire delete 0 0      
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460    
Luxury Package   1,335      
Sunroof     0    
Obstacle detection, rear     690    
Wood trim     0 325  
Prestige Package       8,837 6,232
Sport Package       697  
Audi Drive Select Package         3,673
Options (change) 6,850 6,550 3,100 11,575 11,625
Options (change) 6,300 6,025 2,850 10,768 10,814
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $51,145 $57,245 $71,795 $44,950 $59,800
Total Invoice $48,245 $53,920 $67,485 $41,870 $55,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,616
Model Year20182018201820122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim430i440iM4A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,145$57,245$71,795$44,950$59,800
Adjustments for Features-1,865-2,140-1,4150-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,280$55,105$70,380$44,950$56,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,825$21,100$0$11,850
Total Invoice$48,245$53,920$67,485$41,870$55,679
Adjustments for Features-1,759-2,016-1,3300-2,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,486$51,904$66,155$41,870$52,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,418$19,669$0$11,016

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182018201820122012
Model4-Series4-Series4-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim430i440iM4A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Leather door panel trim    $250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,665$5,940$5,215$3,800$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$2,140$1,415$0$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,759-2,016-1,3300-2,793

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182012
Model4-SeriesA4 / S4
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length182.6 in185.2 in
Width71.9 in71.9 in
Height54.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,559 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft312.4 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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested121575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested416576%
Total Not Requested132524%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
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 Requested194073%
Total Not Requested70027%
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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