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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: $49,650

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $13,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,242

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $66,300
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $61,675
Sport Package 750          
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100        
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700        
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 575 575 575 575
Audi Drive Select Package 2,950 3,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550  
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300 1,300  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800 1,800  
Premium Package     2,600 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Active steering     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Sport Package 697          
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954        
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232        
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 525 525 525 525
Audi Drive Select Package 2,743 3,673        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500 500  
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185 1,185  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package     1,640 1,640 1,640  
Premium Package     2,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Active steering     1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 16,275 13,725 11,975 10,875 10,875 5,725
Options (change) 15,140 12,768 10,905 9,905 9,905 5,215
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $49,650 $61,900 $63,170 $67,720 $69,220 $73,020
Total Invoice $46,242 $57,633 $58,765 $62,960 $64,340 $67,885

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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: $7,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,113
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$49,650$61,900$63,170$67,720$69,220$73,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-5,815-5,815-5,815-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,650$60,400$57,355$61,905$63,405$67,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,750$0$4,550$6,050$9,950
Total Invoice$46,242$57,633$58,765$62,960$64,340$67,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,397-5,410-5,406-5,405-5,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,242$56,236$53,355$57,554$58,935$62,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,994$0$4,199$5,580$9,217

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

Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
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 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
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 
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Leather door panel trim $250$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$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$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,950$5,450$9,765$9,765$9,765$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$5,815$5,815$5,815$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,397-5,410-5,406-5,405-5,313

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

Model Year20122016
ModelA4 / S45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length185.2 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested439080%
Total Not Requested110020%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

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
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
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 535d

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
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
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
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

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