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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,950

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $21,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,528

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $20,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive35isA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,350 $38,350
Base Invoice $61,720 $35,666
Technology Package 2,250 3,200
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sport Package   650
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
AWD   2,700
Technology Package 2,050 2,976
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sport Package   606
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
AWD   2,512
Options (change) 4,400 10,625
Options (change) 4,010 9,887
Destination 995 975
Total Price $71,745 $49,950
Total Invoice $66,725 $46,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,690
Model Year20162018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive35isA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine335hp I6220hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$71,745$49,950
Adjustments for Features-5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,200$49,950
Total Invoice$66,725$46,528
Adjustments for Features-5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,218$46,528

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20162018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive35isA3 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 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,095$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5070

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20162018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in102.2 in
Length166.9 in175.4 in
Width70.5 in70.2 in
Height50.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,824 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.99.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%

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%
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested121550%
Total Not Requested120050%

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