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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,460

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $33,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,613

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $30,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series
TrimS4RS4M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,610 $66,910 $83,900
Base Invoice $45,207 $62,227 $77,370
Convenience Package 2,125    
Sunshade, rear, power 400   575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500    
Heated second row seats 225   350
Rear side airbags 350 350 385
iPod integration 0 0 400
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Navigation system 1,950    
Premium Package   4,000  
Folding second row seats     475
Rear spoiler     0
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Convenience Package 1,977    
Sunshade, rear, power 373   525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Bluetooth cell phone link 466    
Heated second row seats 209   320
Rear side airbags 325 325 350
iPod integration 0 0 365
Obstacle detection, rear 325    
Navigation system 1,813    
Premium Package   3,720  
Folding second row seats     430
Rear spoiler     0
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 6,375 4,350 2,780
Options (change) 5,931 4,045 2,530
Destination 775 775 825
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100 3,000
Total Price $57,460 $74,135 $90,505
Total Invoice $53,613 $69,147 $83,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,239
Model Year200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series
TrimS4RS4M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8420hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10215, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$57,460$74,135$90,505
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,460$73,535$88,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,075$0
Total Invoice$53,613$69,147$83,725
Adjustments for Features0-560-1,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,613$68,587$81,852
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,974$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series
TrimS4RS4M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500 
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,765$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-1,873

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.7 in
Length180.6 in191.1 in
Width69.8 in72.7 in
Height56.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested202589%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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