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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: $60,970

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $10,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive35isRS 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,350 $56,200
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Technology Package 2,250 3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Technology Package 2,050 2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 4,400 3,775
Options (change) 4,010 3,512
Destination 995 995
Total Price $71,745 $60,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,269
Model Year20162020
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive35isRS 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6394hp I5
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$71,745$60,970
Adjustments for Features-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,725$60,970

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

Model Year20162020
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimsDrive35isRS 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$11,620$10,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9490

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

Model Year20162020
ModelZ4A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in103.8 in
Length166.9 in175.4 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height50.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested121551%
Total Not Requested115049%

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