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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: $33,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $22,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
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 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $24,115 $32,471
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 700 700
Premium Package 3,900        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 450 450
iPod integration 400 400 400 0 0
Aluminum trim 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
S Line Package       2,500  
Convenience Package       350  
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link       435 435
Cold Weather Package 910 910 910 650 650
Premium Package 3,550        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,813 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 418 418
iPod integration 365 365 365 0 0
Aluminum trim 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
S Line Package       2,326  
Convenience Package       325  
Xenon HID headlights       745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link       405 405
Options (change) 8,800 4,400 4,400 7,185 4,335
Options (change) 8,010 4,005 4,005 6,682 4,031
Destination 875 875 875 775 775
Total Price $56,175 $57,675 $66,825 $33,890 $40,025
Total Invoice $51,865 $53,290 $61,705 $31,572 $37,277

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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: $14,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,359
Model Year20112011201120082008
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?, 10140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$56,175$57,675$66,825$33,890$40,025
Adjustments for Features-7,510-5,685-7,7350-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,665$51,990$59,090$33,890$37,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$10,425$0$3,285
Total Invoice$51,865$53,290$61,705$31,572$37,277
Adjustments for Features-6,934-5,253-7,1420-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,931$48,037$54,563$31,572$34,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,106$9,632$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120082008
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    
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
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
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  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$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
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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$200    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $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$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,585$8,760$10,810$3,175$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,510$5,685$7,735$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,934-5,253-7,1420-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
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

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%
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 opener100No
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 recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

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, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested235089%
Total Not Requested30511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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