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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.
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Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $50,000 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $10,505 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,567 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $9,093 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,500 | $47,300 | $44,600 | $49,800 | $58,800 |
| Base Invoice | $30,227 | $43,990 | $41,210 | $45,995 | $54,275 |
| Sport Package | 750 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 9,500 | 6,700 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 500 | 500 | 575 | 575 | 575 |
| Audi Drive Select Package | 2,950 | 3,950 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,100 | 2,100 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 385 | 385 | 385 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,400 | 2,200 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Sport Package | 697 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 8,837 | 6,232 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 466 | 466 | 525 | 525 | 525 |
| Audi Drive Select Package | 2,743 | 3,673 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,954 | 1,954 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,185 | 2,000 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | ||||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | 315 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Options (change) | 16,625 | 14,075 | 15,080 | 14,080 | 11,180 |
| Options (change) | 15,465 | 13,093 | 13,625 | 12,710 | 10,075 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $50,000 | $62,250 | $60,505 | $64,705 | $70,805 |
| Total Invoice | $46,567 | $57,958 | $55,660 | $59,530 | $65,175 |
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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: $11,195 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,736 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 211hp I4 | 333hp V6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 360hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 505, 14 | 505, 14 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $50,000 | $62,250 | $60,505 | $64,705 | $70,805 |
| Adjustments for Features | -690 | -2,190 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,310 | $60,060 | $60,505 | $64,705 | $70,805 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,750 | $0 | $4,200 | $10,300 |
| Total Invoice | $46,567 | $57,958 | $55,660 | $59,530 | $65,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -643 | -2,039 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,924 | $55,919 | $55,660 | $59,530 | $65,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,995 | $0 | $3,870 | $9,515 |
Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| 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 information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,480 | $5,980 | $3,790 | $3,790 | $3,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $690 | $2,190 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -643 | -2,039 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 185.2 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,591 lb. | 3,506 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 50% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3700 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1790 | 33% |
| Audi Drive Select Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Audi Drive Select Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 55% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1440 | 51% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| 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% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| 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% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| 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% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
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