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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.
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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,500 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $1,500 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,897 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $488 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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 | $40,500 | $51,400 |
| Base Invoice | $38,855 | $42,770 | $52,415 | $37,666 | $47,802 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | 750 | 750 | 500 | 500 |
| Sport Package (AWD) | 700 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 385 | 350 | 350 |
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Active steering | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | ||||
| Comfort seats | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Sport Plus Package | 3,400 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,200 | ||||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 3,000 | 2,600 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 1,640 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | 685 | 685 | 466 | 466 |
| Sport Package (AWD) | 635 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | 730 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | 326 | 326 |
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | 540 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Active steering | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | ||||
| Comfort seats | 1,090 | 1,090 | |||
| Sport Plus Package | 3,162 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,976 | ||||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,790 | 2,418 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,805 | 12,605 | 8,605 | 11,025 | 4,025 |
| Options (change) | 9,835 | 11,475 | 7,835 | 10,256 | 3,746 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $54,000 | $60,100 | $66,700 | $52,500 | $56,400 |
| Total Invoice | $49,385 | $54,940 | $60,945 | $48,897 | $52,523 |
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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: $6,672 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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 | 252hp I4 | 354hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 755, 19 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $54,000 | $60,100 | $66,700 | $52,500 | $56,400 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,200 | -550 | -6,640 | -6,515 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,000 | $58,900 | $66,150 | $45,860 | $49,885 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,900 | $12,150 | $0 | $4,025 |
| Total Invoice | $49,385 | $54,940 | $60,945 | $48,897 | $52,523 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,097 | -503 | -6,184 | -6,067 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,385 | $53,843 | $60,442 | $42,713 | $46,456 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,458 | $11,057 | $0 | $3,743 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| 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 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,315 | $4,515 | $3,865 | $9,955 | $9,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,200 | $550 | $6,640 | $6,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,097 | -503 | -6,184 | -6,067 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 186.1 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 13.0 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 14% |
| 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
| 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 14% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40WR18 tires | 200 | 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 |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 75% |
| Comfort seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 65% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 14% |
| Comfort seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Sport Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| 245/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 975 | 38% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 2075 | 60% |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 47% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 51% |
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