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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: $57,110

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $1,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,288

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS4RS4528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,610 $66,910 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $45,207 $62,227 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Convenience Package 2,125            
Sunshade, rear, power 400   575 575 575 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475   550 550 550    
iPod integration 0 0          
Bluetooth cell phone link 500            
Obstacle detection, rear 350   750 750 750    
Navigation system 1,950   1,900 1,900      
Heated second row seats 225            
Premium Package   4,000 2,600        
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300 1,300    
Cold Weather Package     950 950 950 950  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Wood trim             0
Convenience Package 1,977            
Sunshade, rear, power 373   525 525 525 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443   500 500 500    
iPod integration 0 0          
Bluetooth cell phone link 466            
Obstacle detection, rear 325   685 685 685    
Navigation system 1,813   1,730 1,730      
Heated second row seats 209            
Premium Package   3,720 2,365        
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185 1,185    
Cold Weather Package     865 865 865 865  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910 910  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 6,025 4,000 9,625 7,025 5,125 2,525 0
Options (change) 5,606 3,720 8,765 6,400 4,670 2,300 0
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $57,110 $73,785 $58,350 $61,350 $67,450 $66,150 $92,425
Total Invoice $53,288 $68,822 $53,845 $56,635 $62,265 $61,090 $85,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,248
Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS4RS4528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8420hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10215, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$57,110$73,785$58,350$61,350$67,450$66,150$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,040-2,090-2,090-1,940-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,110$73,185$55,310$59,260$65,360$64,210$88,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,075$0$3,950$10,050$8,900$33,450
Total Invoice$53,288$68,822$53,845$56,635$62,265$61,090$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-560-2,805-1,929-1,929-1,792-3,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,288$68,262$51,040$54,706$60,336$59,298$82,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,974$0$3,666$9,296$8,258$30,964

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

Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS4RS4528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350    
Proximity key  $250    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40     
Ski sack$50$50     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Rear spoiler$200$200    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote      $200
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250    
SD Card slot$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Carbon fiber trim $200     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 $200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,890$7,330$6,380$6,380$6,230$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,040$2,090$2,090$1,940$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-2,805-1,929-1,929-1,792-3,386

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

Model Year20082013
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 S4

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

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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested202589%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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 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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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