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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: $74,135

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $13,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,147

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $10,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelA4 / S4 / RS45-Series
TrimRS4M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,910 $81,200
Base Invoice $62,227 $74,070
Premium Package 4,000  
Rear side airbags 350 385
Folding second row seats   475
Xenon HID headlights   800
Heated second row seats   350
Satellite radio   595
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Premium Package 3,720  
Rear side airbags 325 350
Folding second row seats   430
Xenon HID headlights   730
Heated second row seats   320
Satellite radio   540
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 4,350 2,605
Options (change) 4,045 2,370
Destination 775 695
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000
Total Price $74,135 $87,500
Total Invoice $69,147 $80,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,026
Model Year20082006
ModelA4 / S4 / RS45-Series
TrimRS4M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$74,135$87,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,135$86,450
Total Invoice$69,147$80,135
Adjustments for Features0-962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,147$79,173

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

Model Year20082006
ModelA4 / S4 / RS45-Series
TrimRS4M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$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$3,615$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-962

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

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,957 lb.4,012 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 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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