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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: $48,945 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $11,560 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,582 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $10,078 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $44,600 | $49,800 | $58,800 | $33,800 | $48,100 |
| Base Invoice | $41,210 | $45,995 | $54,275 | $31,434 | $44,734 |
| Premium Package | 2,400 | 2,200 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 500 | 500 |
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 385 | 350 | 350 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 700 | |||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Active steering | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,300 | 5,900 | |||
| Exclusive Line Interior | 4,600 | ||||
| Driver Assist Package | 3,000 | 2,750 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,100 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,185 | 2,000 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 466 | 466 |
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | 325 | 325 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 635 | |||
| HD radio | 315 | 315 | 315 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Active steering | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,230 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,135 | 2,135 | 2,135 | ||
| Prestige Package | 4,927 | 5,488 | |||
| Exclusive Line Interior | 4,278 | ||||
| Driver Assist Package | 2,790 | 2,557 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 467 | 467 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,024 | ||||
| Options (change) | 15,080 | 14,080 | 11,180 | 14,250 | 11,100 |
| Options (change) | 13,625 | 12,710 | 10,075 | 13,253 | 10,327 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $60,505 | $64,705 | $70,805 | $48,945 | $60,095 |
| Total Invoice | $55,660 | $59,530 | $65,175 | $45,582 | $55,956 |
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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: $12,825 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,256 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 220hp 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 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $60,505 | $64,705 | $70,805 | $48,945 | $60,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,265 | -1,915 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,505 | $64,705 | $70,805 | $47,680 | $58,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,200 | $10,300 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Total Invoice | $55,660 | $59,530 | $65,175 | $45,582 | $55,956 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,178 | -1,783 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,660 | $59,530 | $65,175 | $44,404 | $54,173 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,870 | $9,515 | $0 | $9,769 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 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 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,540 | $3,540 | $3,540 | $4,805 | $5,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,265 | $1,915 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1,178 | -1,783 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,506 lb. | 3,510 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 528i
| 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| 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 | 400 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 65% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| 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 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
| Multicontour 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
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Multicontour 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% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3025 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 2115 | 41% |
| Exclusive Line Interior | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | 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 |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 10% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 29% |
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% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1715 | 60% |
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