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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: $49,900

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $6,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,466

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $4,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim525i530i550iA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $31,000 $40,400
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $28,830 $37,572
Premium Package 2,000 1,800      
Sport Package (AWD) 700        
Xenon HID headlights 800   800    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,500 2,500
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 500 500
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Satellite radio 595 595 595    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 350 350
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,100 2,100
Active steering 1,250 1,250 1,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Comfort seats   1,200 1,200    
Sport Package   2,300   1,450 1,450
Prestige Package       7,350 3,350
Audi Drive Select Package       2,950 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Wood trim       400 400
Premium Package 1,820 1,640      
Sport Package (AWD) 635        
Xenon HID headlights 730   730    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640 2,326 2,326
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 466 466
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Satellite radio 540 540 540    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 325 325
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,953 1,953
Active steering 1,140 1,140 1,140    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635      
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Comfort seats   1,090 1,090    
Sport Package   2,095   1,348 1,348
Prestige Package       6,835 3,119
Audi Drive Select Package       2,742 2,742
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Wood trim       373 373
Options (change) 12,980 14,780 10,780 18,075 14,075
Options (change) 11,810 13,450 9,810 16,811 13,095
Destination 695 695 695 825 825
Total Price $56,175 $62,275 $68,875 $49,900 $55,300
Total Invoice $51,360 $56,915 $62,920 $46,466 $51,492

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,817
Model Year20062006200620092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim525i530i550iA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8211hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18225/50-17255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$56,175$62,275$68,875$49,900$55,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-550-2,065-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,175$61,075$68,325$47,835$51,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$12,150$0$3,700
Total Invoice$51,360$56,915$62,920$46,466$51,492
Adjustments for Features0-1,097-502-1,923-3,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,360$55,818$62,418$44,543$47,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,458$11,058$0$3,443

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

Model Year20062006200620092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim525i530i550iA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  
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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,740$2,940$2,290$3,805$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$550$2,065$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,097-502-1,923-3,506

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

Model Year20062009
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in185.2 in
Width72.7 in71.9 in
Height57.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
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 Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested105075%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
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 Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested230055%
Total Not Requested189045%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

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