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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: $44,150

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,118

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $9,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125        
Cold Weather Package 550   1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000          
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550  
iPod integration 0 0        
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500        
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350   750 750  
Navigation system 2,100 1,950        
Wood trim   400        
Heated second row seats   225        
Premium Package     2,250      
Ski sack     150 150   150
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977        
Cold Weather Package 512   1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Upgraded leather upholstery 930          
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373 525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500 500  
iPod integration 0 0        
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466        
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325   685 685  
Navigation system 1,953 1,813        
Wood trim   373        
Heated second row seats   209        
Premium Package     2,050      
Ski sack     135 135   135
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Options (change) 7,075 6,425 6,825 5,325 2,925 2,175
Options (change) 6,582 5,979 6,215 4,850 2,665 1,980
Destination 775 775 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0 0 0
Total Price $44,150 $57,510 $54,620 $58,720 $64,770 $65,070
Total Invoice $41,118 $53,661 $50,440 $54,225 $59,815 $60,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,300
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$44,150$57,510$54,620$58,720$64,770$65,070
Adjustments for Features0-800-2,190-1,740-1,490-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,150$56,710$52,430$56,980$63,280$63,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,560$0$4,550$10,850$10,600
Total Invoice$41,118$53,661$50,440$54,225$59,815$60,095
Adjustments for Features0-746-2,022-1,607-1,376-1,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,118$52,915$48,418$52,618$58,439$58,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,797$0$4,200$10,021$9,793

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

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200 $200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40    
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Rear spoiler $200    
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio $200    
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50    
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$2,815$3,615$5,005$4,555$4,305$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$2,190$1,740$1,490$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-746-2,022-1,607-1,376-1,884

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS45-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 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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