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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: $16,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,362

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $16,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201920192019
ModelA45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0T530i540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $53,400 $58,950 $74,450
Base Invoice $34,690 $50,340 $55,505 $69,920
Sport Plus Package 3,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550  
Premium Plus Package 3,800      
Technology Package 3,250      
Cold Weather Package 500      
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700
M Sport Design   4,900 4,900  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Heated steering wheel   190 190  
Heated second row seats   350 350  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,650    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700  
Active steering     1,150  
Heated front seats       500
Wood trim       0
Sport Plus Package 3,162      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 505 505  
Premium Plus Package 3,534      
Technology Package 3,024      
Cold Weather Package 466      
Lighting Package   965 965  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565
M Sport Design   4,510 4,510  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335    
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140
Heated steering wheel   175 175  
Heated second row seats   320 320  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,520    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645  
Active steering     1,060  
Heated front seats       455
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 11,525 12,290 11,040 2,650
Options (change) 10,722 11,310 10,160 2,435
Destination 950 995 995 995
Total Price $49,775 $66,685 $70,985 $78,095
Total Invoice $46,362 $62,645 $66,660 $73,350

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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: $13,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,192
Model Year2017201920192019
ModelA45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0T530i540iM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4248hp I4335hp I6456hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$49,775$66,685$70,985$78,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,290-3,290-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,775$63,395$67,695$74,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$11,010
Total Invoice$46,362$62,645$66,660$73,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,091-3,090-3,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,362$59,554$63,570$69,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,016$10,330

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2017201920192019
ModelA45-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0T530i540iM550i
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 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$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   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear$100   
Hill descent control   $250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support $0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
Gesture control system $100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
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  $250
Text dictation $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals$75  $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
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$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000$1000 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,175$8,465$8,465$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,290$3,290$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,091-3,090-3,466

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172019
ModelA45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in117.1 in
Length186.1 in194.6 in
Width72.5 in73.5 in
Height56.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested207581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights-250Yes
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 mirror75No
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested159079%
Total Not Requested42521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
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

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%

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