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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,050 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $14,320 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,890 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $13,935 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,300 | $47,100 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 |
| Base Invoice | $30,040 | $43,804 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 |
| Prestige Package | 8,600 | 6,300 | ||||
| Audi Drive Select Package | 2,950 | 3,950 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 500 | 500 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Wood trim | 350 | 500 | 0 | |||
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,950 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Active steering | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 7,998 | 5,859 | ||||
| Audi Drive Select Package | 2,743 | 3,673 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 466 | 466 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 525 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | 466 | 0 | |||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,795 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | 645 | ||||
| Active steering | 1,060 | 1,060 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||||
| Options (change) | 12,875 | 11,725 | 6,975 | 5,425 | 5,425 | 1,225 |
| Options (change) | 11,975 | 10,907 | 6,420 | 4,995 | 4,995 | 1,120 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $46,050 | $59,700 | $60,370 | $64,120 | $68,420 | $75,620 |
| Total Invoice | $42,890 | $55,586 | $56,825 | $60,330 | $64,330 | $71,055 |
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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: $9,405 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,309 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 211hp I4 | 333hp V6 | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 505, 14 | 505, 14 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-17 | 255/35-19 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 |
| Total Price | $46,050 | $59,700 | $60,370 | $64,120 | $68,420 | $75,620 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,850 | -4,915 | -4,915 | -6,865 | -6,365 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,050 | $57,850 | $55,455 | $59,205 | $61,555 | $69,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,800 | $0 | $3,750 | $6,100 | $13,800 |
| Total Invoice | $42,890 | $55,586 | $56,825 | $60,330 | $64,330 | $71,055 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,723 | -4,626 | -4,624 | -6,455 | -5,981 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,890 | $53,863 | $52,199 | $55,706 | $57,875 | $65,074 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,973 | $0 | $3,507 | $5,676 | $12,875 |
Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,175 | $6,025 | $9,090 | $9,090 | $11,040 | $10,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,850 | $4,915 | $4,915 | $6,865 | $6,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,723 | -4,626 | -4,624 | -6,455 | -5,981 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 185.2 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,591 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3715 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 28% |
| Audi Drive Select Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1765 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 38% |
| Audi Drive Select Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 23% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear wheel steering | 1500 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 54% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Active steering | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear wheel steering | 1500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 60% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Active steering | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear wheel steering | 1500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 60% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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