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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: $45,845

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $17,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,700

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $16,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,800 $48,100 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $31,434 $44,734 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Driver Assist Package 3,000 2,750        
Prestige Package 5,300 5,900        
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 575 575 575 575
Sport Package 1,000          
Wood trim, alternative type 850 1,100 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 550 550 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000   700 700  
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
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      
Active steering       1,150 1,150  
Heated front seats           500
Driver Assist Package 2,790 2,557        
Prestige Package 4,927 5,488        
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 530 530 530 525
Sport Package 930          
Wood trim, alternative type 791 1,024 995 995 995 995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467 505 505 505  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930   645 645  
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
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      
Active steering       1,060 1,060  
Heated front seats           455
Options (change) 11,150 11,750 9,755 8,205 8,205 4,005
Options (change) 10,371 10,932 8,980 7,555 7,555 3,680
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $45,845 $60,745 $63,150 $66,900 $71,200 $78,400
Total Invoice $42,700 $56,561 $59,385 $62,890 $66,890 $73,615

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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: $12,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,275
Model Year201420142018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4333hp V6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$45,845$60,745$63,150$66,900$71,200$78,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-4,690-4,690-6,640-6,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,845$59,345$58,460$62,210$64,560$72,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,500$0$3,750$6,100$13,800
Total Invoice$42,700$56,561$59,385$62,890$66,890$73,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,304-4,410-4,409-6,238-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,700$55,257$54,975$58,481$60,652$67,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,557$0$3,506$5,677$12,875

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

Model Year201420142018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T530i540i540dM550i
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  $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
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
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100     
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
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$0   $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
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
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
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50    
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
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,050$6,450$9,740$9,740$11,690$11,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$4,690$4,690$6,640$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,304-4,410-4,409-6,238-5,765

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

Model Year20142018
ModelA4 / S45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in117.1 in
Length185.1 in194.6 in
Width71.9 in73.5 in
Height56.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested160078%
Total Not Requested45022%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Headlight washers50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested361570%
Total Not Requested152530%
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 buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181563%
Total Not Requested105037%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested175054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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