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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: $61,025

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,819

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $4,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelA4 / S45-Series
TrimS4 3.0T540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,400 $56,450
Base Invoice $45,012 $53,180
Prestige Package 5,900  
7-speed automated manual 1,400  
Driver Assist Package 2,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100 1,080
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Temporary spare tire   150
Rearview camera   400
Active steering   1,150
AWD   2,300
Prestige Package 5,488  
7-speed automated manual 1,302  
Driver Assist Package 2,557  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 645
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024 995
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   600
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Temporary spare tire   140
Rearview camera   370
Active steering   1,060
AWD   2,140
Options (change) 11,700 7,680
Options (change) 10,882 7,090
Destination 925 995
Total Price $61,025 $65,125
Total Invoice $56,819 $61,265

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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: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,433
Model Year20152017
ModelA4 / S45-Series
TrimS4 3.0T540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6335hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$61,025$65,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,025$62,985
Total Invoice$56,819$61,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,819$59,252

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

Model Year20152017
ModelA4 / S45-Series
TrimS4 3.0T540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,075$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,013

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

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,935 lb.4,019 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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested161566%
Total Not Requested85034%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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