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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $3,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
Modeli3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $42,020 $30,227 $43,990
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 475 475
Sunroof 1,000    
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 443 443
Sunroof 920    
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Options (change) 4,050 12,075 9,275
Options (change) 3,725 11,234 8,629
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,995 $45,450 $57,450
Total Invoice $39,240 $42,336 $53,494

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,314
Model Year201720122012
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, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$41,995$45,450$57,450
Adjustments for Features0-840-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$44,610$55,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,650
Total Invoice$39,240$42,336$53,494
Adjustments for Features0-782-2,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,240$41,554$51,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,901

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201720122012
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 
33 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  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
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  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,150$6,990$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-782-2,039

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172012
Modeli3A4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.6 in
Length157.4 in185.2 in
Width69.9 in71.9 in
Height62.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,591 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

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested31519%
Total Not Requested137581%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested341562%
Total Not Requested207538%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested144051%
Total Not Requested140049%

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