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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: $43,450

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $12,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,466

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $11,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201620162016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $66,910 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $62,227 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125              
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475   550 550 550 550    
iPod integration 0 0 0            
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500              
Navigation system 2,100 1,950              
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350   750 750 750 750    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250                
Wood trim   400             0
Premium Package     4,000 2,600          
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler                 0
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977              
Upgraded leather upholstery 930                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443   500 500 500 500    
iPod integration 0 0 0            
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466              
Navigation system 1,953 1,813              
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325   685 685 685 685    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233                
Wood trim   373             0
Premium Package     3,720 2,365          
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455 455  
Rear spoiler                 0
Options (change) 6,375 5,800 4,000 4,400 1,800 1,800 1,800 500 0
Options (change) 5,930 5,397 3,720 4,005 1,640 1,640 1,640 455 0
Destination 775 775 775 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $43,450 $56,885 $73,785 $55,595 $58,645 $60,145 $64,895 $67,795 $96,395
Total Invoice $40,466 $53,079 $68,822 $51,865 $54,695 $56,075 $60,445 $63,125 $89,545

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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: $8,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,376
Model Year200820082008201620162016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10215, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$43,450$56,885$73,785$55,595$58,645$60,145$64,895$67,795$96,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,950-3,240-2,290-2,290-2,290-4,440-6,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,450$55,885$71,835$52,355$56,355$57,855$62,605$63,355$90,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,435$28,385$0$4,000$5,500$10,250$11,000$37,875
Total Invoice$40,466$53,079$68,822$51,865$54,695$56,075$60,445$63,125$89,545
Adjustments for Features0-933-1,819-3,023-2,136-2,135-2,133-4,134-5,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,466$52,146$67,003$48,842$52,559$53,940$58,312$58,991$83,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,680$26,537$0$3,717$5,098$9,470$10,149$34,976

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

Model Year200820082008201620162016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100        
6-speed manual $150$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual        $1200
FWD$0        
AWD $1700$1700      
RWD   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100   $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350   $350$350
Proximity key   $250   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225      
Sunshades, second row  $125      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225      
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera       $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls      $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control      $125  
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential        $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75      
Rear spoiler $200$200     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100      
Media drive   $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25      
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound       $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Voice recorder   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0      
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50      
Memory system, passenger seat       $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat        $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat        $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat       $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat       $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat       $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner        $650
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical        $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500      
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0       $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0      
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,090$4,090$5,040$6,330$5,380$5,380$5,380$7,530$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,950$3,240$2,290$2,290$2,290$4,440$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-933-1,819-3,023-2,136-2,135-2,133-4,134-5,727

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

Model Year20082016
ModelA4 / S4 / RS45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in116.9 in
Length180.6 in193.4 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 in35.3 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1675100%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
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 Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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