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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,726

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelZ4Z4A3A3
Trim3.0siM Coupe2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,400 $50,100 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $37,170 $46,090 $25,361 $28,134
Sport Package 1,300   1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475
Wood trim 0 0 400 400
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000
Heated front seats 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Sport Package 1,185   1,303 1,303
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 443 443
Wood trim 0 0 372 372
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,860 1,860
Heated front seats 455 455    
Xenon HID headlights 635      
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Options (change) 4,775 2,775 8,050 8,050
Options (change) 4,345 2,525 7,490 7,490
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $45,950 $53,650 $36,195 $39,175
Total Invoice $42,290 $49,390 $33,726 $36,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,683
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelZ4Z4A3A3
Trim3.0siM Coupe2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6330hp I6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10?, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,950$53,650$36,195$39,175
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,570-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,650$53,650$33,625$35,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,000$0$1,930
Total Invoice$42,290$49,390$33,726$36,499
Adjustments for Features-2760-2,395-3,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,014$49,390$31,331$33,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,376$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelZ4Z4A3A3
Trim3.0siM Coupe2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,245$945$3,515$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,570$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments-2760-2,395-3,373

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelZ4A3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in101.5 in
Length161.9 in168.7 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height49.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested62540%
Total Not Requested95560%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22523%
Total Not Requested77577%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested62540%
Total Not Requested95560%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested22523%
Total Not Requested77577%

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