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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: $59,700

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $12,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,589

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $11,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelA4 / S45-Series
TrimS4 3.0T550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,200 $60,200
Base Invoice $45,756 $55,585
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
7-speed automated manual 1,000  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   2,200
iPod integration   400
Rearview camera   400
Folding second row seats   475
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Heated front seats   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Proximity key   1,000
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930  
7-speed automated manual 930  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024  
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   2,000
iPod integration   365
Rearview camera   365
Folding second row seats   430
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Heated front seats   455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Proximity key   910
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 9,575 11,325
Options (change) 8,908 10,345
Destination 925 875
Total Price $59,700 $72,400
Total Invoice $55,589 $66,805

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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: $11,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,887
Model Year20162011
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, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$59,700$72,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,700$70,960
Total Invoice$55,589$66,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,589$65,476

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

Model Year20162011
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 
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
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,329

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

Model Year20162011
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
Cornering lights50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested146551%
Total Not Requested140049%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

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