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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,900

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $6,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,466

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $4,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350      
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 2,950      
Sport Package 1,450 1,450   2,300  
Navigation system 2,500 2,500 1,800 1,800 1,800
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Wood trim 400 400      
Rear side airbags 350 350 385 385 385
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200 2,200 2,200
Sport Package (AWD)     700 700  
Premium Package     2,000 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights     800   800
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Satellite radio     595 595 595
Obstacle detection, rear     700 700  
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Active steering     1,250 1,250 1,250
Comfort seats       1,200 1,200
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119      
Audi Drive Select Package 2,742 2,742      
Sport Package 1,348 1,348   2,095  
Navigation system 2,326 2,326 1,640 1,640 1,640
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
Wood trim 373 373      
Rear side airbags 325 325 350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sport Package (AWD)     635 635  
Premium Package     1,820 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights     730   730
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Satellite radio     540 540 540
Obstacle detection, rear     635 635  
Proximity key     910 910 910
Active steering     1,140 1,140 1,140
Comfort seats       1,090 1,090
Options (change) 18,075 14,075 12,980 15,480 10,780
Options (change) 16,811 13,095 11,810 14,085 9,810
Destination 825 825 695 695 695
Total Price $49,900 $55,300 $56,175 $62,975 $68,875
Total Invoice $46,466 $51,492 $51,360 $57,550 $62,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,817
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19225/50-17245/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$49,900$55,300$56,175$62,975$68,875
Adjustments for Features-2,065-3,7650-1,200-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,835$51,535$56,175$61,775$68,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$5,600$12,150
Total Invoice$46,466$51,492$51,360$57,550$62,920
Adjustments for Features-1,923-3,5060-1,097-502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,543$47,986$51,360$56,453$62,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$0$5,093$11,058

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

Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2525i530i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,805$5,505$1,740$2,940$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$3,765$0$1,200$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,923-3,5060-1,097-502

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

Model Year20092006
ModelA4 / S45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.7 in
Length185.2 in191.1 in
Width71.9 in72.7 in
Height56.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested230055%
Total Not Requested189045%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

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