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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: $48,450

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,118

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $8,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $42,455 $47,330 $55,930
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350      
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 2,950      
Navigation system 2,500 2,500 1,900 1,900  
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      
Premium Package     950 750  
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Value Package     0 0 0
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Active steering     1,400 1,400 1,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Heated front seats       500 500
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119      
Audi Drive Select Package 2,742 2,742      
Navigation system 2,326 2,326 1,730 1,730  
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      
Premium Package     865 685  
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Value Package     0 0 0
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Proximity key     910 910 910
Active steering     1,230 1,230 1,230
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 16,625 12,625 11,330 10,730 7,330
Options (change) 15,463 11,747 10,220 9,675 6,575
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $48,450 $53,850 $58,155 $62,855 $68,805
Total Invoice $45,118 $50,144 $53,550 $57,880 $63,380

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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: $10,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,239
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6M6T6M6
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)245/45-17245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$48,450$53,850$58,155$62,855$68,805
Adjustments for Features-1,015-2,715-150-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,435$51,135$58,005$61,905$68,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$3,900$10,800
Total Invoice$45,118$50,144$53,550$57,880$63,380
Adjustments for Features-945-2,528-138-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,173$47,616$53,412$57,005$63,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$0$3,593$9,968

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

Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100  
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   
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   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
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 
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers  $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Total Value of Features$4,180$5,880$3,315$4,115$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$2,715$150$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-945-2,528-138-8750

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

Model Year20092010
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.3,506 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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested250060%
Total Not Requested169040%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%

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