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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: $48,820

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,468

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $11,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $32,500 $47,600
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $30,227 $44,268
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Premium Package 2,400 2,200      
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 500 500
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 350 350
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
HD radio 350 350 350    
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Prestige Package       9,750 6,250
Sport Interior Package       750  
Driver Assist Package       3,250 3,250
Wood trim       350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package 2,185 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 466 466
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 325 325
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
HD radio 315 315 315    
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135    
Prestige Package       9,067 5,813
Sport Interior Package       697  
Driver Assist Package       3,023 3,023
Wood trim       325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Options (change) 15,130 14,130 11,180 15,425 10,825
Options (change) 13,675 12,760 10,075 14,346 10,070
Destination 825 825 825 895 895
Total Price $61,755 $66,055 $72,405 $48,820 $59,320
Total Invoice $56,815 $60,775 $66,650 $45,468 $55,233

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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: $13,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,246
Model Year20092009200920132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$61,755$66,055$72,405$48,820$59,320
Adjustments for Features000-965-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,755$66,055$72,405$47,855$57,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$10,650$0$9,800
Total Invoice$56,815$60,775$66,650$45,468$55,233
Adjustments for Features000-899-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,815$60,775$66,650$44,569$53,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$9,835$0$9,114

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

Model Year20092009200920132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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  
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
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 
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$3,790$3,790$3,790$4,755$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$965$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments000-899-1,550

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

Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in185.1 in
Width72.7 in71.9 in
Height57.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
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%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested185097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested155097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
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 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested347563%
Total Not Requested206537%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested140045%
Total Not Requested171555%

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