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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: $48,100

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $13,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,793

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $11,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 2,950      
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350      
Navigation system 2,500 2,500 1,900 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 575 575 575
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550  
Wood trim 400 400      
Premium Package     2,600 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000
Rearview camera     400 400  
Active steering     1,750 1,750 1,750
Audi Drive Select Package 2,742 2,742      
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119      
Navigation system 2,326 2,326 1,730 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 525 525 525
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500  
Wood trim 373 373      
Premium Package     2,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910
Rearview camera     365 365  
Active steering     1,595 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 16,275 12,275 12,425 11,325 6,225
Options (change) 15,138 11,422 11,315 10,315 5,670
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $48,100 $53,500 $61,150 $65,650 $69,850
Total Invoice $44,793 $49,819 $56,395 $60,550 $64,460

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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: $9,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,314
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$48,100$53,500$61,150$65,650$69,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,565-3,565-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,100$51,800$57,585$62,085$67,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$4,500$9,450
Total Invoice$44,793$49,819$56,395$60,550$64,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-3,288-3,288-2,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,793$48,236$53,107$57,262$61,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$0$4,155$8,755

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

Model Year20092009201320132013
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   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25
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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
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
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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$200 
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500$1500
Total Value of Features$3,715$5,415$7,280$7,280$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,565$3,565$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-3,288-3,288-2,598

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

Model Year20092013
ModelA4 / S45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length185.2 in193.1 in
Width71.9 in73.2 in
Height56.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested250060%
Total Not Requested169040%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%

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