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BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,195

BMW i3   
Difference: $8,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
Modeli3A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,350 $36,300
Base Invoice $38,220 $33,760
Tera World 2,700  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Heated front seats 350  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   9,100
Wood trim   350
Tera World 2,455  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Heated front seats 320  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   8,464
Wood trim   325
Options (change) 6,100 12,025
Options (change) 5,550 11,186
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $40,875 $49,200
Total Invoice $37,195 $45,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,702
Model Year20142011
Modeli3A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E211hp I4
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/40-18
Total Price$40,875$49,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,875$46,060
Total Invoice$37,195$45,821
Adjustments for Features0-2,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,195$42,897

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142011
Modeli3A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Total Value of Features$6,300$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,924

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142011
Modeli3A4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in110.6 in
Length157.4 in185.2 in
Width69.9 in71.9 in
Height62.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155048%
Total Not Requested165052%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested31519%
Total Not Requested137581%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested296558%
Total Not Requested212542%

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