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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: $59,395

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $14,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,306

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $12,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelA4 / S45-Series
TrimS4 3.0T550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $62,000
Base Invoice $44,734 $57,220
Prestige Package 5,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
7-speed automated manual 1,400  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100  
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
Proximity key   1,000
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Prestige Package 5,488  
Sunshade, rear, power 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930  
7-speed automated manual 1,302  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024  
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
Proximity key   910
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 10,400 10,600
Options (change) 9,677 9,690
Destination 895 895
Total Price $59,395 $73,495
Total Invoice $55,306 $67,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,825
Model Year20142012
ModelA4 / S45-Series
TrimS4 3.0T550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$59,395$73,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,395$71,680
Total Invoice$55,306$67,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,674
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,306$66,131

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA4 / S45-Series
TrimS4 3.0T550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,875$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,674

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA4 / S45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length185.1 in193.1 in
Width71.9 in73.2 in
Height56.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,519 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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested146551%
Total Not Requested140049%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50044%
Total Not Requested62556%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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