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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,875

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $10,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,664

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $9,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $37,300
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $34,690
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 2,400 2,200    
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Xenon HID headlights 800      
HD radio 350 350 350  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 350
Heated second row seats 350 350 350  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Sport Plus Package       3,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Premium Plus Package       3,800
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Premium Package 2,185 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 466
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Xenon HID headlights 730      
HD radio 315 315 315  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 326
Heated second row seats 320 320 320  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Sport Plus Package       3,162
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Premium Plus Package       3,534
Options (change) 10,855 9,855 6,905 8,625
Options (change) 9,835 8,920 6,235 8,024
Destination 825 825 825 950
Total Price $57,480 $61,780 $68,130 $46,875
Total Invoice $52,975 $56,935 $62,810 $43,664

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,919
Model Year2009200920092017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$57,480$61,780$68,130$46,875
Adjustments for Features000-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,480$61,780$68,130$44,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$10,650$0
Total Invoice$52,975$56,935$62,810$43,664
Adjustments for Features000-2,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,975$56,935$62,810$41,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$9,835$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4

Model Year2009200920092017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,465$3,465$3,465$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments000-2,608

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4

Model Year20092017
Model5-SeriesA4
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

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%
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, leather250No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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, leather250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%
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 A4 2.0T

Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000Yes
Metal pedals75No
245/40YR18 tires400No
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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested122548%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested165051%
Total Not Requested160049%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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