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• Sport Package, including sport suspension
(available forTL only via A-Spec program,
see previous page); front/rear differentiated
wheel/tire sizes, sport steering wheel and
sport seats with variable backrest width
• Split folding rear seats (Cold Weather
Package or stand-alone option); trunk
pass-through is standard in TL, but folding
seats aren't offered.
• Headlight cleaning system (Cold Weather
Package).
• Active Cruise Control
• Active Steering
• Park Distance Control as factory option
(TL: dealer-installed only)
• Comfort Access 2
• Navigation/iDrive option (TL: Navigation
only)
• Power rear and manual rear side-window
sunshades
For 330i vs.TL, add or substitute
• 3-stage induction system
• Larger front brakes; 13.0 in. vs.TL 's 11.8 in.
with automatic transmission, 12.2 with
manual
• Greater advantage in rear brakes: 13.2 in.
vs. 11. 1 .
• Auto-leveling of headlights (Xenon lights
standard on 330i and TL)
• 8-way power passenger's seat (TL: 4-way)
• Standard Logic 7 audio system with patented
BMW subwoofer location under front seats
• Available 330i options not offered on TL:
• Sequential Manual Gearbox
• Sport Package includes 18-in. wheels and
tires with differentiated front/rear sizes
(TL: no factory 18-in. equipment available;
even A-Spec equipment lacks differentiated
front/rear sizes)
TL strengths – BMW representatives should
know about standard 3.2-liter/270-hp engine,
W-rated 17-in. tires, leather upholstery, heated
front seats and Bluetooth phone interface;
standard audio system with Surround Sound,
DVD audio and DTS changer, and XM Satellite
Radio; auto tilt-down of both exterior mirrors;
and greater interior and cargo volumes. Acura's
Navigation System adds $2,000 to TL prices;
automatic- and manual-transmission versions
are priced identically.
Audi A4
Just as this Product Information Book went to
press, Audi introduced what it calls an "all-
new" A4. Actually it's not all-new, but rather a
significant facelift with new, larger engines
and some equipment changes. Prices are up:
The A4 2.0 T sedan base-prices at $28,070
and the A4 3.2 quattro sedan starts at $36, 1 20.
Both model designations are new: 2.0 T signi-
fies a larger (2.0-liter) turbocharged 4-cylinder
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engine of 200hp, up from 1.8/170; and 3.2
means a larger (3.2-liter) V-6 engine with 255
hp, up from 3.0/220. As further distinguishing
characteristics, both engines now have direct
fuel injection and 4 valves per cylinder (previ-
ously port injection/5 valves). Despite the
update, A4s continue to be labeled '05 models.
The 2.0 T comes in several variations, with
front- and all-wheel drive; 6-speed manual or
automatic transmission, and CVT automatic
(continuously variable transmission).The 3.2
comes only as a quattro (all-wheel drive) with
6-speed automatic transmission. An S4
2
model, with 340-hp V-8 engine, will be added
in summer '05 as an M3 competitor.
As the A4 3.2 and 330xi are the most closely
matched A4 vs. 3 Series models, these are
the models we compare here.
Key 330xi advantages over Audi A4 3.2
quattro
• Inline 6-cylinder engine, vs. V-6.Though
Audi's V-6 is pleasant, it lacks that special
sound of the BMW six – now better than
ever. (See
• More advanced engine technology:
magnesium-aluminum composite construc-
tion, Valvetronic, 3-stage induction system,
electric water pump.
• Dynamic Cruise Control with braking
capability
1 – Comparison based on competitor's '05 model.
2 – Available as of 9/05 production.
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