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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: $42,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $6,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,145

BMW i3   
Difference: $6,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202220222022
Modeli3A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $39,900 $42,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $39,690 $37,507 $39,480 $48,787
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500      
Park Assistant Package 1,000      
Tera World 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 595 595 595
Navigation Package   1,500    
Premium Plus Package   4,700 4,200 3,600
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995  
Prestige Package     4,700 4,700
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275      
Park Assistant Package 910      
Tera World 2,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 560 560 560
Navigation Package   1,411    
Premium Plus Package   4,419 3,948 3,384
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   936 936  
Prestige Package     4,419 4,419
Options (change) 6,550 7,790 10,490 8,895
Options (change) 5,960 7,326 9,863 8,363
Destination 995 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $42,445 $48,785 $53,585 $61,890
Total Invoice $39,145 $45,928 $50,438 $58,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $970
Model Year2016202220222022
Modeli3A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E201hp I4 H261hp I4 H349hp V6
TransmissionA1S7S7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4180, 10755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$42,445$48,785$53,585$61,890
Adjustments for Features0-6,175-7,975-8,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,445$42,610$45,610$53,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,000$10,605
Total Invoice$39,145$45,928$50,438$58,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,813-7,507-8,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,145$40,115$42,931$50,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,816$9,966

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2016202220222022
Modeli3A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
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   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100$1100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500 $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$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$200
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$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$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Alexa integration $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Media drive$15   
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound  $250$250
Text dictation$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Traffic light information $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50
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$0
Road sign information $75$75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,515$12,690$14,490$15,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,175$7,975$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,813-7,507-8,164

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162022
Modeli3A4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.0 in
Length157.4 in187.5 in
Width69.9 in72.7 in
Height62.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.3 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft312.0 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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
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 Requested160095%
Total Not Requested905%
Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 40

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Total Requested85018%
Total Not Requested397582%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45 S line

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Total Requested85018%
Total Not Requested397582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250No
Laminated front side windows200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested145051%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250No
Laminated front side windows200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested145051%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Total Requested85018%
Total Not Requested397582%

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