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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,470

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $31,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,232

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $28,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM5S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $46,400
Base Invoice $74,070 $42,758
Folding second row seats 475  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Wood trim 0  
Heated second row seats 350  
Rear spoiler 0  
Premium Package   2,900
Cold Weather Package   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Tire-pressure monitor   250
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Navigation system   1,950
Folding second row seats 430  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Rear side airbags 350 319
Wood trim 0  
Heated second row seats 320  
Rear spoiler 0  
Premium Package   2,639
Cold Weather Package   364
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Obstacle detection, rear   319
Navigation system   1,775
Options (change) 2,010 6,650
Options (change) 1,830 6,054
Destination 695 720
Gas Tax 3,000 1,700
Total Price $86,905 $55,470
Total Invoice $79,595 $51,232

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,898
Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM5S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10340hp V8
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13150, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$86,905$55,470
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,305$55,470
Total Invoice$79,595$51,232
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,130$51,232

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

Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
TrimM5S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$3,965$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4650

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

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

Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in180.6 in
Width72.7 in69.8 in
Height57.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested2125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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