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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: $52,150

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $13,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,571

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,500 $51,400 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $66,300
Base Invoice $37,666 $47,802 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $61,675
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  
Cold Weather Package 500 500 950 950 950 950
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Prestige Package   4,400        
Warm Weather Package   950        
Premium Package     2,600 1,500 1,500  
LED headlights     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Luxury Seating Package     2,400 2,400 2,400 1,300
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Active steering     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium Plus Package 2,976          
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,790          
Sport Plus Package 3,162          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 500 500 500  
Cold Weather Package 466 466 865 865 865 865
Driver Assistance Package   1,674 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Prestige Package   4,092        
Warm Weather Package   884        
Premium Package     2,365 1,365 1,365  
LED headlights     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Luxury Seating Package     2,185 2,185 2,185 1,185
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Active steering     1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595
Options (change) 10,675 8,225 14,850 13,750 13,750 8,800
Options (change) 9,930 7,652 13,520 12,520 12,520 8,015
Destination 975 975 995 995 995 995
Total Price $52,150 $60,600 $66,045 $70,595 $72,095 $76,095
Total Invoice $48,571 $56,429 $61,380 $65,575 $66,955 $70,685

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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: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,170
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T528i535i535d550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4354hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$52,150$60,600$66,045$70,595$72,095$76,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-2,840-2,840-2,840-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,150$57,875$63,205$67,755$69,255$73,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,725$0$4,550$6,050$10,150
Total Invoice$48,571$56,429$61,380$65,575$66,955$70,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,537-2,639-2,638-2,638-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,571$53,892$58,741$62,937$64,317$68,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,321$0$4,196$5,576$9,399

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

Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S45-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T528i535i535d550i
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    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
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    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
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, rear$100$100    
Evasive maneuver assist $200    
Following distance indicator $25    
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400    
Rearview camera$200     
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Laminated front side windows $200    
Rear spoiler $200    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$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    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
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
Boost gauge $75    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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    
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    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 $1000$1000$1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,450$10,175$10,290$10,290$10,290$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$2,840$2,840$2,840$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537-2,639-2,638-2,638-2,545

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

Model Year20182016
ModelA4 / S45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in116.9 in
Length186.1 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft318.4 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 headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested107531%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested134082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000Yes
Metal pedals75No
245/40YR18 tires400No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
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, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested189079%
Total Not Requested50021%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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 Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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 Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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 Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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