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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: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $5,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $4,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
Modeli3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $32,500 $47,600
Base Invoice $39,690 $30,227 $44,268
Tera World 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Prestige Package   9,750  
Wood trim   350  
Navigation Package     3,050
Proximity key     550
Tera World 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443 443
Prestige Package   9,067  
Wood trim   325  
Navigation Package     2,837
Proximity key     511
Options (change) 3,050 10,575 4,075
Options (change) 2,775 9,835 3,791
Destination 995 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $38,945 $43,970 $52,570
Total Invoice $35,960 $40,957 $48,954

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,921
Model Year201620132013
Modeli3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA1CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,945$43,970$52,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,155-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$42,815$51,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,200
Total Invoice$35,960$40,957$48,954
Adjustments for Features0-1,076-1,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$39,881$47,506
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,625

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201620132013
Modeli3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,050$7,205$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,076-1,448

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162013
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested307556%
Total Not Requested246544%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested54037%

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