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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,950 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $6,225 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,518 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $4,842 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,500 | $46,800 | $57,400 | $32,300 | $47,100 |
| Base Invoice | $38,855 | $42,770 | $52,415 | $30,040 | $43,804 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 700 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 500 | 500 |
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 385 | 350 | 350 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | |||
| Active steering | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Comfort seats | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | 1,450 | |||
| Prestige Package | 8,600 | 6,300 | |||
| Audi Drive Select Package | 2,950 | 3,950 | |||
| Wood trim | 350 | 500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 1,640 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 635 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 466 | 466 |
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | 540 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | 325 | 325 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,954 | 1,954 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | |||
| Active steering | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | 730 | |||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Comfort seats | 1,090 | 1,090 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | 1,349 | |||
| Prestige Package | 7,998 | 5,859 | |||
| Audi Drive Select Package | 2,743 | 3,673 | |||
| Wood trim | 325 | 466 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |||
| Options (change) | 12,980 | 14,780 | 10,780 | 16,775 | 14,175 |
| Options (change) | 11,810 | 13,450 | 9,810 | 15,603 | 13,186 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $56,175 | $62,275 | $68,875 | $49,950 | $62,150 |
| Total Invoice | $51,360 | $56,915 | $62,920 | $46,518 | $57,865 |
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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: $8,140 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,625 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 211hp I4 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 245/45-17 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $56,175 | $62,275 | $68,875 | $49,950 | $62,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,200 | -550 | -1,915 | -3,165 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,175 | $61,075 | $68,325 | $48,035 | $58,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,900 | $12,150 | $0 | $10,950 |
| Total Invoice | $51,360 | $56,915 | $62,920 | $46,518 | $57,865 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,097 | -502 | -1,783 | -2,947 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,360 | $55,818 | $62,418 | $44,735 | $54,918 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,458 | $11,058 | $0 | $10,183 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| 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 | $3,655 | $4,905 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,200 | $550 | $1,915 | $3,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,097 | -502 | -1,783 | -2,947 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 185.2 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,591 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 9% |
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Comfort seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Active stabilizer bars | 500 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 75% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Comfort seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 3300 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1840 | 36% |
| Audi Drive Select Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1290 | 45% |
| Audi Drive Select Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 55% |
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