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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: $46,750

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $7,320

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $36,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM RoadsterA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,400 $38,350
Base Invoice $4,390 $35,666
Power front seats 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
Sport Package   650
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
AWD   2,700
Power front seats 905  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 536
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
Sport Package   606
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
AWD   2,512
Options (change) 2,320 7,425
Options (change) 2,105 6,911
Destination 825 975
Total Price $55,545 $46,750
Total Invoice $7,320 $43,552

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW Z4 M Roadster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,545
Model Year20082018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM RoadsterA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine330hp I6220hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$55,545$46,750
Adjustments for Features0-6,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,545$40,645
Total Invoice$7,320$43,552
Adjustments for Features0-5,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$7,320$37,865

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

Model Year20082018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimM RoadsterA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,620$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,687

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

Model Year20082018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.2 in102.2 in
Length161.1 in175.4 in
Width70.1 in70.2 in
Height51.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,824 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 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
8.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.59.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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 controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
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 key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

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