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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: $33,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelZ4Z4Z4A3A3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $22,998 $31,561
Premium Package 3,900        
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 450 450
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,950 1,950
Aluminum trim 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
CD changer, remote 600 600 600    
Sport Package       1,800  
Convenience Package       675  
Sound Package       900  
Satellite radio       350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link       435 435
Xenon HID headlights       650 800
Premium Package 3,550        
Cold Weather Package 910 910 910 637 637
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 410 410
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,787 1,775
Aluminum trim 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
CD changer, remote 545 545 545    
Sport Package       1,638  
Convenience Package       614  
Sound Package       819  
Satellite radio       319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link       396 396
Xenon HID headlights       592 728
Options (change) 9,000 4,600 4,600 7,910 4,685
Options (change) 8,190 4,185 4,185 7,212 4,265
Destination 875 875 875 720 720
Total Price $56,375 $57,875 $67,025 $33,370 $39,385
Total Invoice $52,045 $53,470 $61,885 $30,930 $36,546

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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: $14,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,674
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelZ4Z4Z4A3A3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$56,375$57,875$67,025$33,370$39,385
Adjustments for Features-8,060-6,035-8,0850-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,315$51,840$58,940$33,370$36,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$10,625$0$2,715
Total Invoice$52,045$53,470$61,885$30,930$36,546
Adjustments for Features-7,441-5,576-7,4650-3,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,604$47,894$54,420$30,930$33,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,290$9,816$0$2,554

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelZ4Z4Z4A3A3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app$25    
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,485$8,460$10,510$2,425$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,060$6,035$8,085$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,441-5,576-7,4650-3,062

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112006
ModelZ4A3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in101.5 in
Length166.9 in168.7 in
Width70.5 in69.5 in
Height50.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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
10.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.954.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested175085%
Total Not Requested30515%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested47576%
Total Not Requested15024%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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