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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: $50,350 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $5,825 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,892 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $4,468 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | $32,500 | $47,300 |
| Base Invoice | $38,855 | $42,770 | $52,415 | $30,227 | $43,990 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 700 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Active steering | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Comfort seats | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | 750 | |||
| Prestige Package | 9,500 | 6,700 | |||
| Audi Drive Select Package | 2,950 | 3,950 | |||
| Wood trim | 350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 1,640 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 635 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | 730 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | |||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,954 | 1,954 |
| Active steering | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Comfort seats | 1,090 | 1,090 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | 697 | |||
| Prestige Package | 8,837 | 6,232 | |||
| Audi Drive Select Package | 2,743 | 3,673 | |||
| Wood trim | 325 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | |||
| Options (change) | 12,980 | 14,780 | 10,780 | 16,975 | 14,075 |
| Options (change) | 11,810 | 13,450 | 9,810 | 15,790 | 13,093 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $56,175 | $62,275 | $68,875 | $50,350 | $62,250 |
| Total Invoice | $51,360 | $56,915 | $62,920 | $46,892 | $57,958 |
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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: $6,624 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $56,175 | $62,275 | $68,875 | $50,350 | $62,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,200 | -550 | -2,315 | -3,365 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,175 | $61,075 | $68,325 | $48,035 | $58,885 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,900 | $12,150 | $0 | $10,850 |
| Total Invoice | $51,360 | $56,915 | $62,920 | $46,892 | $57,958 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,097 | -502 | -2,156 | -3,133 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $51,360 | $55,818 | $62,418 | $44,736 | $54,825 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,458 | $11,058 | $0 | $10,089 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| 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 | $1,840 | $3,040 | $2,390 | $4,155 | $5,205 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,200 | $550 | $2,315 | $3,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,097 | -502 | -2,156 | -3,133 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 75% |
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 warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3450 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 2040 | 37% |
| 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? |
| 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
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 warning | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Audi Drive Select Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 55% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1490 | 52% |
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