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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,150

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,571

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim328d330i340iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $48,950 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $46,205 $37,666 $47,802
Shadow Sport Design 600        
Obstacle detection, rear 600 600 600    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750      
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Executive Tier 3,100 3,100 3,100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 575 575
Track Handling Package   2,300      
M Sport Design     0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700    
Sport Plus Package       3,400  
Premium Plus Package       3,200  
Navigation and Telematics Package       3,000  
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Driver Assistance Package         1,800
Prestige Package         4,400
S Sport Package         2,500
Shadow Sport Design 550        
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550 550    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610      
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670    
Executive Tier 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 536 536
Track Handling Package   2,115      
M Sport Design     0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645    
Sport Plus Package       3,162  
Premium Plus Package       2,976  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,790  
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Driver Assistance Package         1,674
Prestige Package         4,092
S Sport Package         2,326
Options (change) 12,540 14,240 10,890 10,675 9,775
Options (change) 11,530 13,095 10,015 9,930 9,094
Destination 995 995 995 975 975
Total Price $55,285 $55,485 $60,835 $52,150 $62,150
Total Invoice $52,635 $52,205 $57,215 $48,571 $57,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,335
Model Year20182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim328d330i340iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4320hp I6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT8M6T8S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$55,285$55,485$60,835$52,150$62,150
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,425-2,285-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,385$55,485$59,410$49,865$55,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$5,025$0$6,050
Total Invoice$52,635$52,205$57,215$48,571$57,871
Adjustments for Features-8570-1,340-2,128-5,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,778$52,205$55,875$46,443$52,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$427$4,097$0$5,622

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim328d330i340iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manual $150   
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware    $1100
Cruise control   $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500 $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist    $200
Following distance indicator    $25
High performance brake pads (optional) $0   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200 
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Turn assist    $25
Vehicle exit assist   $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0  
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Laminated front side windows    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support$0$0$0  
CD player$125$125$125  
CD player, remote   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Predictive efficiency assist    $0
Road sign information    $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)   $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,090$5,190$6,615$7,475$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,425$2,285$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-8570-1,340-2,128-5,806

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.0 in
Length182.5 in186.1 in
Width71.3 in72.5 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T

Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75No
245/40YR18 tires400No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110043%
Total Not Requested147557%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested232567%
Total Not Requested115033%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested159097%
Total Not Requested503%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
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
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested214090%
Total Not Requested25010%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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