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Audi A4 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,875

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,664

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $8,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelA45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0T528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800
Base Invoice $34,690 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275
Premium Plus Package 3,800      
Cold Weather Package 500 750 750 750
Sport Plus Package 3,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Rear side airbags 350 385 385 385
Multicontour seats   1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium Package   2,400 2,200  
Obstacle detection, rear   700 700  
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
HD radio   350 350 350
iPod integration   400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Xenon HID headlights   800    
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Active steering   1,400 1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Premium Plus Package 3,534      
Cold Weather Package 466 685 685 685
Sport Plus Package 3,162      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Rear side airbags 326 350 350 350
Multicontour seats   1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium Package   2,185 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   635 635  
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
HD radio   315 315 315
iPod integration   365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Xenon HID headlights   730    
Proximity key   910 910 910
Active steering   1,230 1,230 1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Options (change) 8,625 10,805 9,805 6,905
Options (change) 8,024 9,785 8,870 6,235
Destination 950 825 825 825
Total Price $46,875 $56,230 $60,430 $66,530
Total Invoice $43,664 $51,820 $55,690 $61,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,764
Model Year2017200820082008
ModelA45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0T528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionS7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$46,875$56,230$60,430$66,530
Adjustments for Features-2,800000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,075$56,230$60,430$66,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$10,300
Total Invoice$43,664$51,820$55,690$61,335
Adjustments for Features-2,608000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,056$51,820$55,690$61,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,870$9,515

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2017200820082008
ModelA45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0T528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,265$3,465$3,465$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,608000

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172008
ModelA45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.7 in
Length186.1 in191.1 in
Width72.5 in72.7 in
Height56.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested165051%
Total Not Requested160049%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000Yes
Metal pedals75No
245/40YR18 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested122548%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
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%

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