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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,785

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $54,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,797

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $50,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S45-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,240 $34,490 $46,400 $90,200
Base Invoice $26,043 $31,811 $42,758 $83,165
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900  
Sunroof 1,400 1,000    
Technology Package 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450  
Wood trim 400     0
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500    
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Headlight washers 150 150    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250    
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639  
Sunroof 1,274 910    
Technology Package 1,160 1,160    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410  
Wood trim 364     0
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455    
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228  
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Headlight washers 137 137    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 228 228    
Options (change) 8,825 7,225 5,900 0
Options (change) 8,034 6,578 5,371 0
Destination 720 720 720 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 1,300
Total Price $37,785 $42,435 $54,720 $92,425
Total Invoice $34,797 $39,109 $50,549 $85,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,567
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S45-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6CVT-7M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$37,785$42,435$54,720$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,800-5,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,785$41,485$52,920$86,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$15,135$0
Total Invoice$34,797$39,109$50,549$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-876-1,663-5,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,797$38,233$48,886$80,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,436$14,089$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006200620062013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S45-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$890$1,840$2,690$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,800$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-876-1,663-5,026

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelA4 / S45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length180.6 in193.1 in
Width69.8 in73.2 in
Height56.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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