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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: $50,070

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 40   
Difference: $3,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim330i330eM340iA4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $37,400 $40,900 $49,900
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750        
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500      
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900      
Executive Tier 3,100 2,800 3,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 600 750 600      
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
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) 550 550 550 575 575 575
Prestige Package       6,300 6,300 4,400
Premium Plus Package       3,200 3,200  
Sport Package       750 750  
Cold Weather Package       500 500 500
Wood trim       350 350  
Driver Assistance Package           1,800
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610        
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460      
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670      
Executive Tier 2,850 2,575 2,850      
Obstacle detection, rear 550 690 550      
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
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) 505 505 505 536 536 536
Prestige Package       5,860 5,860 4,092
Premium Plus Package       2,976 2,976  
Sport Package       698 698  
Cold Weather Package       466 466 466
Wood trim       326 326  
Driver Assistance Package           1,674
Options (change) 11,940 11,790 10,190 11,675 11,675 7,275
Options (change) 10,980 10,845 9,370 10,862 10,862 6,768
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,185 $53,334 $65,885 $50,070 $53,570 $58,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 40
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $655
Model Year202120212021202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim330i330eM340iA4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H188hp I4248hp I4349hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8S7S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$54,185$53,334$65,885$50,070$53,570$58,170
Adjustments for Features-1250-375-1,735-3,435-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,060$53,334$65,510$48,335$50,135$53,835
Cost Above Minimum$726$0$12,176$0$1,800$5,500

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

Model Year202120212021202020202020
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim330i330eM340iA4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  $1300
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware   $1100$1100$1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving   $100$100$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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $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
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Turn assist   $25$25$25
Vehicle exit assist   $25$25$25
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support$0$0$0   
CD player$125$125$125   
CD player, remote   $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Predictive efficiency assist   $0$0$0
Road sign information   $75$75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Metal pedals     $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,665$4,540$4,915$6,275$7,975$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$375$1,735$3,435$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-280-59-411-760-579

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

Model Year20212020
Model3-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.0 in
Length185.7 in187.5 in
Width71.9 in72.7 in
Height56.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft312.0 ft3

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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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested155070%
Total Not Requested65030%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested284058%
Total Not Requested202542%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested232567%
Total Not Requested115033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested284058%
Total Not Requested202542%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested232567%
Total Not Requested115033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested214090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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