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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: $20,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,552

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive35isA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $61,550 $38,350
Base Invoice $56,825 $35,666
Premium Package 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Sport Package   650
AWD   2,700
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Premium Package 2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Sport Package   606
AWD   2,512
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Options (change) 5,150 7,425
Options (change) 4,690 6,911
Destination 875 975
Total Price $67,575 $46,750
Total Invoice $62,390 $43,552

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,058
Model Year20112018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive35isA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine335hp I6220hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,575$46,750
Adjustments for Features-8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,730$46,750
Total Invoice$62,390$43,552
Adjustments for Features-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,610$43,552

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

Model Year20112018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive35isA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,670$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7800

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

Model Year20112018
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in102.2 in
Length166.9 in175.4 in
Width70.5 in70.2 in
Height50.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,824 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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
10.9 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.99.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested122556%
Total Not Requested95044%

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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