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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,135

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $13,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,147

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $10,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM5RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $66,910
Base Invoice $74,070 $62,227
Folding second row seats 475  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio 595  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Heated second row seats 350  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package   4,000
Folding second row seats 430  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio 540  
Rear side airbags 350 325
Heated second row seats 320  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package   3,720
Options (change) 2,605 4,350
Options (change) 2,370 4,045
Destination 695 775
Gas Tax 3,000 2,100
Total Price $87,500 $74,135
Total Invoice $80,135 $69,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,026
Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM5RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10420hp V8
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$87,500$74,135
Adjustments for Features-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,450$74,135
Total Invoice$80,135$69,147
Adjustments for Features-9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,173$69,147

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM5RS4
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 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500
Total Value of Features$4,665$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9620

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in180.6 in
Width72.7 in69.8 in
Height57.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,957 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 / RS4 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

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