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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: $51,870

Audi A4 / S4 A4 40   
Difference: $9,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,705

Audi A4 / S4 A4 40   
Difference: $7,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201920192019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $39,200 $42,000 $50,200
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $36,848 $39,480 $47,188
Premium Package 2,400 2,200        
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 500 500 500
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700        
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Folding second row seats 475 475 475      
iPod integration 400 400 400      
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 350 350 350
Heated second row seats 350 350 350      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000      
HD radio 350 350 350      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250      
Lane departure warning 500 500 500      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595      
Prestige Package       6,300 6,300 4,400
Premium Plus Package       3,200 3,200  
Sport Package       750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575 575
Driver Assistance Package           1,800
Premium Package 2,185 2,000        
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 466 466 466
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635        
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Folding second row seats 430 430 430      
iPod integration 365 365 365      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 326 326 326
Heated second row seats 320 320 320      
Proximity key 910 910 910      
HD radio 315 315 315      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 1,010      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230      
Lane departure warning 455 455 455      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540      
Prestige Package       5,860 5,860 4,092
Premium Plus Package       2,976 2,976  
Sport Package       698 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536 536
Driver Assistance Package           1,674
Options (change) 15,655 14,655 11,755 11,675 11,675 7,625
Options (change) 14,115 13,200 10,565 10,862 10,862 7,094
Destination 825 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $61,080 $65,280 $71,380 $51,870 $54,670 $58,820
Total Invoice $56,150 $60,020 $65,665 $48,705 $51,337 $55,277

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,201
Model Year200820082008201920192019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8188hp I4248hp I4349hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$61,080$65,280$71,380$51,870$54,670$58,820
Adjustments for Features000-5,065-6,765-7,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,080$65,280$71,380$46,805$47,905$50,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,300$0$1,100$4,150
Total Invoice$56,150$60,020$65,665$48,705$51,337$55,277
Adjustments for Features000-4,756-6,353-7,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,150$60,020$65,665$43,949$44,984$47,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,870$9,515$0$1,035$3,937

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

Model Year200820082008201920192019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware   $1100$1100$1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving   $100$100$100
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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   
Around view cameras   $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist   $200$200$200
Following distance indicator   $25$25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Turn assist   $25$25$25
Vehicle exit assist   $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125   
CD player, remote   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Predictive efficiency assist   $0$0$0
Road sign information   $75$75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals     $75
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 door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)   $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,565$4,565$4,565$9,630$11,330$12,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$5,065$6,765$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments000-4,756-6,353-7,391

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

Model Year20082019
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length191.1 in186.1 in
Width72.7 in72.5 in
Height57.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
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
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
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 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested172535%
Total Not Requested314065%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested202558%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested172535%
Total Not Requested314065%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested202558%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested102543%
Total Not Requested136557%

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