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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: $36,215

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,745

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelZ4Z4Z4A3A3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,500 $52,400 $61,550 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $42,980 $48,410 $56,825 $25,361 $28,134
Premium Package 3,900        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 475 475
Rear seat pass-through 195 195 195    
iPod integration 400 400 400 -200 -200
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750    
Aluminum trim 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Premium Plus Package       2,000 2,000
Convenience Package       1,275 1,275
Titanium Sport Package       2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Premium Package 3,550        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 443 443
Rear seat pass-through 175 175 175    
iPod integration 365 365 365 -186 -186
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685    
Aluminum trim 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Premium Plus Package       1,860 1,860
Convenience Package       1,186 1,186
Titanium Sport Package       1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Options (change) 9,245 4,845 4,845 8,050 8,050
Options (change) 8,415 4,410 4,410 7,489 7,489
Destination 875 875 875 895 895
Total Price $56,620 $58,120 $67,270 $36,215 $39,195
Total Invoice $52,270 $53,695 $62,110 $33,745 $36,518

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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: $13,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,767
Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelZ4Z4Z4A3A3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6300hp I6335hp I6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6S7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
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)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$56,620$58,120$67,270$36,215$39,195
Adjustments for Features-7,320-5,495-7,5450-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,300$52,625$59,725$36,215$38,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$10,425$0$1,930
Total Invoice$52,270$53,695$62,110$33,745$36,518
Adjustments for Features-6,758-5,077-6,9660-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,512$48,618$55,144$33,745$35,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,106$9,632$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120132013
ModelZ4Z4Z4A3A3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35isDrive35is2.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
Accessories 
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
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
Cargo net   $40$40
Ski sack$50$50$50  
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  
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  
Satellite radio   $200$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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$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$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    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
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
Total Value of Features$10,585$8,760$10,810$3,365$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,320$5,495$7,545$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,758-5,077-6,9660-978

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112013
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 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 lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
No leather in second row-300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested222570%
Total Not Requested97530%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested147593%
Total Not Requested1057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested147593%
Total Not Requested1057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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