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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: $19,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,195

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,091

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
Modeli3A4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $49,200
Base Invoice $38,220 $45,756
Tera World 2,700  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Heated front seats 350  
Prestige Package   5,900
Driver Assist Package   2,750
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Tera World 2,455  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
Heated front seats 320  
Prestige Package   5,488
Driver Assist Package   2,557
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 6,100 10,325
Options (change) 5,550 9,605
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $40,875 $60,450
Total Invoice $37,195 $56,286

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,818
Model Year20142016
Modeli3A4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E333hp V6
TransmissionA1M6
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$60,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,875$56,935
Total Invoice$37,195$56,286
Adjustments for Features0-3,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,195$53,013

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142016
Modeli3A4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
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
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
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 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,300$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,273

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142016
Modeli3A4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.6 in
Length157.4 in185.1 in
Width69.9 in71.9 in
Height62.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested69041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested136548%
Total Not Requested150052%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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