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Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison

Audi A3 vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:
Audi A3 vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:

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For the Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the A3 vs. Z4 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the A3 and Z4 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Audi A3 2.0T's price is $17,015 lower than the BMW Z4 sDrive28i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the A3 vs. Z4 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Audi A3 2.0T, the BMW Z4 sDrive28i includes additional features worth $2455. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $2455 adjustment for the BMW Z4 sDrive28i's additional features, the Audi A3 2.0T is $17,015 less than the Audi A3 2.0T.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 17,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 15,378
Model Year20122012
ModelA3Z4
Trim2.0TsDrive28i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine200hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers195, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price38,17557,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price38,17555,190
Total Invoice35,56653,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice35,56650,944

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Invoice Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4

Price Comparison (MSRP): Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Difference: 19,470
Lowest Total Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
Difference: 17,644
Model Year20122012
ModelA3Z4
Trim2.0TsDrive28i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price27,27048,650
Base Invoice25,36144,940
Cold Weather Package500 
Premium Plus Package2,000 
Convenience Package1,275 
Metallic paint (extra cost)475550
iPod integration-200 
Wood trim400500
Navigation system2,000 
6-speed automated manual1,480 
AWD2,100 
Navigation system  2,150
Premium Package 3,300
Heated front seats 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750
8-speed shiftable automatic 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350
Cold Weather Package 0
Premium Plus Package 0
Convenience Package 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
iPod integration 0
Wood trim 455
Navigation system 0
6-speed automated manual 0
AWD 0
Navigation system  1,955
Premium Package 3,005
Heated front seats 455
Obstacle detection, rear 685
8-speed shiftable automatic 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320
Total options10,0308,100
Total options9,3307,375
Destination875895
Total Price38,17557,645
Total Invoice35,56653,210

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Audi A3

Price of the Audi A3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20094dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD		Expensive for the size of the car. I would expect a few more luxury features to be standard for the base price.
20084dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		The price is high for an Audi. And if you want anything optional, well, there you go.
20084dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 reatively expensive car
20084dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		Pricing was actually higher for a lesser equipped A3 than for the Passat Komfort wagon.
20074dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		Not for the faint of heart.
20074dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		The A3 is not priced too competitively. It is much less expensive than a BMW 1 series, but still high for a compact/hatchback. Well equipped it is nearly as much as an A4. A loaded VW GTI (same chassis/drivetrain) costs much less, but insurance is higher.
20064dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		A3 is expensive.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the BMW Z4

Price of the BMW Z4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20072dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD		Due to poor sales the local dealers were offering cars a dealer invoice
20032dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		Its a great value used, not so much new.
Price of the BMW Z4: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20092dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		a bit expensive

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
ModelA3Z4
Trim2.0TsDrive28i
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75 
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Knee airbag, driver $100
Knee airbag, passenger $100
Obstacle detection, front $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $100
Media drive, large $100
Rear wiper$175 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Traffic information $50
Voice control for external devices $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable hardtop $2750
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Powertrain 
Automatic start / stop $300
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,090$7,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,266

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012
ModelA3Z4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.5 in98.3 in
Length168.7 in166.9 in
Width69.5 in70.5 in
Height56.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,479 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Compass25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information50No
Media hard drive100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar350No
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested212577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Audi A3 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Audi A3: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Audi really does make some of the best interiors.
2007 4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Solid feel throughout. No creaks or rattles
2007 4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Never a rust problem. Nothing screams "cheap".
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Everything seems tight and works. The seats are comfortable front and back.
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Anything Audi is extremely well engineered. The interior is very comfortable and well laid out. All body and drivetrain parts seem very solid. Audi galvanizes the whole body before painting, so rust will never be a problem (hence 12 year rust warranty).
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Cutlines are small and regular, and have had no problems with the car in 3.5 years of ownership.
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 1st class
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 High quality and solid, inside and out.
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD		 Tight gaps and soft touch surfaces. Design was allowed to use nice materials to make the car inviting to customers.

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What Our Members Are Saying about BMW Z4 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the BMW Z4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 clean and nice design
2007 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 High quality materials throughout. Just like and BMW
2007 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Everything feels so solid, and the feel,smell, and look of all the materials does not feel cheap at all. You feel like you are in something that cost what you paid for.
2004 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Convertible top still looks like new after 6 years. Glass rear window. Trouble free engine. Smooth shifting transmission. 12 yr corrosion warranty. Free of rattles and annoying trim issues.
2003 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Sitting in this and operating the switches and feeling the materials is a pleasurable experience. High-quality all the way around.

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