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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: $49,775

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,362

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $11,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelA45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0T528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $34,690 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Premium Plus Package 3,800      
Technology Package 3,250 1,850 1,850  
Sport Plus Package 3,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550  
Cold Weather Package 500 1,450 1,450 1,450
Premium Package   2,250 1,000  
M Sport Package   4,800 4,800  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Active steering   1,750 1,750 1,750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Sport Package       2,600
Premium Plus Package 3,534      
Technology Package 3,024 1,685 1,685  
Sport Plus Package 3,162      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500 500  
Cold Weather Package 466 1,320 1,320 1,320
Premium Package   2,050 910  
M Sport Package   4,370 4,370  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475
Proximity key   910 910 910
Active steering   1,595 1,595 1,595
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Sport Package       2,365
Options (change) 11,525 14,500 13,250 7,650
Options (change) 10,722 13,225 12,085 6,985
Destination 950 895 895 895
Total Price $49,775 $62,295 $66,645 $70,545
Total Invoice $46,362 $57,450 $61,460 $65,100

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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: $12,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,053
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelA45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0T528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,775$62,295$66,645$70,545
Adjustments for Features-260-300-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,515$61,995$66,345$70,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$8,550
Total Invoice$46,362$57,450$61,460$65,100
Adjustments for Features-242-277-2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,120$57,173$61,183$65,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010$7,927

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelA45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0T528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350 
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   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle exit assist$25   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
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$100$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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,200$6,240$6,240$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$300$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-242-277-2770

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelA45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in116.9 in
Length186.1 in193.1 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in
Height56.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested94047%
Total Not Requested107553%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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 Requested185072%
Total Not Requested72528%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%

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%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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