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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: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201920192019
Modeli3A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $39,200 $42,000 $50,200
Base Invoice $39,690 $36,848 $39,480 $47,188
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Tera World 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575 575 575
Prestige Package   6,300 6,300  
Premium Plus Package   3,200 3,200  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Wood trim   350 350  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275      
Tera World 2,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536 536 536
Prestige Package   5,860 5,860  
Premium Plus Package   2,976 2,976  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Wood trim   326 326  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,418
Options (change) 5,550 11,420 10,425 3,175
Options (change) 5,050 10,624 9,698 2,954
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $41,445 $51,615 $53,420 $54,370
Total Invoice $38,235 $48,467 $50,173 $51,137

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,584
Model Year2016201920192019
Modeli3A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E188hp I4248hp I4349hp V6
TransmissionA1S7S7T8
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$41,445$51,615$53,420$54,370
Adjustments for Features0-6,015-7,415-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$45,600$46,005$48,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405$3,380
Total Invoice$38,235$48,467$50,173$51,137
Adjustments for Features0-5,648-6,964-5,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,235$42,819$43,209$46,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$390$3,249

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2016201920192019
Modeli3A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100 
Cruise control   $150
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200 
Following distance indicator $25$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Turn assist $25$25 
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150 
Wide-view rear camera $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Text dictation$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0 
Road sign information $75$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
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
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,700$11,715$13,115$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,015$7,415$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,648-6,964-5,069

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162019
Modeli3A4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.0 in
Length157.4 in186.1 in
Width69.9 in72.5 in
Height62.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested164097%
Total Not Requested503%
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 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested134028%
Total Not Requested352572%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested187554%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested134028%
Total Not Requested352572%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160046%
Total Not Requested187554%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested109078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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