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BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200820082008
Modeli3A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,400 $33,025 $38,250 $49,610
Base Invoice $39,690 $30,713 $35,573 $46,137
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475 475
Convenience Package   2,100 1,700 2,125
S Line Package   1,200    
iPod integration   0 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500 500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 1,950
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443 443 443
Convenience Package   1,953 1,580 1,977
S Line Package   1,115    
iPod integration   0 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   466 466 466
Navigation system   1,953 1,953 1,813
Obstacle detection, rear     325 325
Options (change) 550 6,375 5,125 5,400
Options (change) 500 5,930 4,767 5,024
Destination 995 775 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,445 $40,175 $44,150 $57,485
Total Invoice $33,685 $37,418 $41,115 $53,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $944
Model Year2016200820082008
Modeli3A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine168hp E200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionA1M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,445$40,175$44,150$57,485
Adjustments for Features0-2,995-2,395-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$37,180$41,755$54,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,575$16,910
Total Invoice$33,685$37,418$41,115$53,636
Adjustments for Features0-2,789-2,230-3,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$34,629$38,885$50,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,256$15,839

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2016200820082008
Modeli3A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900 $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,725$7,720$7,120$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,995$2,395$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,789-2,230-3,168

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20162008
Modeli3A4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length157.4 in180.6 in
Width69.9 in69.8 in
Height62.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested750115%
Total Not Requested-100-15%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested132575%
Total Not Requested45025%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested750115%
Total Not Requested-100-15%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested70051%

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