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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: $48,450

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,118

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $8,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $31,000 $40,400
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $28,830 $37,572
Premium Package 950 750      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   2,500 2,500
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 500 500
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Value Package 0 0 0    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 350 350
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
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    
Heated front seats   500 500    
Audi Drive Select Package       2,950 2,950
Prestige Package       7,350 3,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Wood trim       400 400
Adaptive cruise control       2,100 2,100
Premium Package 865 685      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   2,326 2,326
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 466 466
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Value Package 0 0 0    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 325 325
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135    
Heated front seats   455 455    
Audi Drive Select Package       2,742 2,742
Prestige Package       6,835 3,119
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Wood trim       373 373
Adaptive cruise control       1,953 1,953
Options (change) 11,330 10,730 7,330 16,625 12,625
Options (change) 10,220 9,675 6,575 15,463 11,747
Destination 875 875 875 825 825
Total Price $58,155 $62,855 $68,805 $48,450 $53,850
Total Invoice $53,550 $57,880 $63,380 $45,118 $50,144

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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: $10,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,239
Model Year20102010201020092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8211hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6CVT-8T6
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$58,155$62,855$68,805$48,450$53,850
Adjustments for Features-150-9500-1,015-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,005$61,905$68,805$47,435$51,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$10,800$0$3,700
Total Invoice$53,550$57,880$63,380$45,118$50,144
Adjustments for Features-138-8750-945-2,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,412$57,005$63,380$44,173$47,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,593$9,968$0$3,443

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

Model Year20102010201020092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100
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  
Heated steering wheel$100    
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
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
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 
HD radio$50$50$50  
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$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers$50    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,315$4,115$3,165$4,180$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$950$0$1,015$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments-138-8750-945-2,528

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

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

Model Year20102009
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in185.2 in
Width72.7 in71.9 in
Height57.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,591 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

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 seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80091%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested250060%
Total Not Requested169040%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%

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