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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: $51,650

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $17,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,105

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $16,840

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,500 $51,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $37,666 $47,802 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Premium Plus Package 3,200          
Navigation and Telematics Package 3,000          
Sport Plus Package 3,400          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550 550 550  
Prestige Package   4,400        
S Sport Package   2,500        
Driver Assistance Package   1,800        
Warm Weather Package   950        
M Sport Design     4,900 4,900 4,500  
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Luxury Seating Package     1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000
Parking Assistance Package     700 700 700 700
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Lighting Package     1,050 1,050 1,050  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700 700 700  
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300 300
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Premium Plus Package 2,976          
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,790          
Sport Plus Package 3,162          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 505 505 505  
Prestige Package   4,092        
S Sport Package   2,326        
Driver Assistance Package   1,674        
Warm Weather Package   884        
M Sport Design     4,510 4,510 4,140  
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Luxury Seating Package     1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,255 920 920 920
Parking Assistance Package     645 645 645 645
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Lighting Package     965 965 965  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645 645 645  
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140 140
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275 275
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 10,175 10,225 15,800 14,350 13,950 7,250
Options (change) 9,464 9,512 14,540 13,205 12,835 6,670
Destination 975 975 995 995 995 995
Total Price $51,650 $62,600 $69,195 $73,045 $76,945 $81,645
Total Invoice $48,105 $58,289 $64,945 $68,540 $72,170 $76,605

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,010
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4354hp V6248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$51,650$62,600$69,195$73,045$76,945$81,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-3,015-3,015-4,965-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,650$58,875$66,180$70,030$71,980$75,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,225$0$3,850$5,800$9,700
Total Invoice$48,105$58,289$64,945$68,540$72,170$76,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,468-2,830-2,829-4,657-5,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,105$54,821$62,115$65,711$67,513$71,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,716$0$3,596$5,398$9,081

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T530i540i540dM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100    
Cruise control$150     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row $125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, front  $25$25$25$25
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200$200$200
Following distance indicator $25    
Hill descent control    $250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Rearview camera$200     
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Side collision intervention  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Turn assist $25    
Vehicle exit assist$25$25    
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Laminated front side windows $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   $0
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support  $0$0$0$0
CD player  $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100    
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge $75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Predictive efficiency assist $0    
Road sign information $75    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0$0    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000     
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,825$10,550$9,840$9,840$11,790$12,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$3,015$3,015$4,965$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,468-2,830-2,829-4,657-5,409

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA4 / S45-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 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
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 Requested167561%
Total Not Requested105039%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested134082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested204080%
Total Not Requested50020%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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