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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: $50,350

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $9,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,892

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $7,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $42,455 $47,330 $55,930 $30,227 $43,990
Premium Package 950 750      
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 500 500
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 350 350
Value Package 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400    
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    
Heated front seats   500 500    
Prestige Package       9,500 6,700
Audi Drive Select Package       2,950 3,950
Sport Package       750  
Wood trim       350  
Adaptive cruise control       2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Premium Package 865 685      
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 466 466
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 325 325
Value Package 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Active steering 1,230 1,230 1,230    
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    
Heated front seats   455 455    
Prestige Package       8,837 6,232
Audi Drive Select Package       2,743 3,673
Sport Package       697  
Wood trim       325  
Adaptive cruise control       1,954 1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Options (change) 12,530 11,930 8,530 16,975 14,075
Options (change) 11,310 10,765 7,665 15,790 13,093
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $59,355 $64,055 $70,005 $50,350 $62,250
Total Invoice $54,640 $58,970 $64,470 $46,892 $57,958

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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: $9,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,416
Model Year20102010201020122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6CVT-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)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$59,355$64,055$70,005$50,350$62,250
Adjustments for Features-150-9500-865-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,205$63,105$70,005$49,485$60,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$10,800$0$10,600
Total Invoice$54,640$58,970$64,470$46,892$57,958
Adjustments for Features-138-8750-806-2,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,502$58,095$64,470$46,086$55,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,593$9,968$0$9,856

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

Model Year20102010201020122012
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
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
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 
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
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$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,765$3,815$4,680$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$950$0$865$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-138-8750-806-2,016

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

Model Year20102012
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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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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested185097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested145091%
Total Not Requested1509%

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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested372568%
Total Not Requested176532%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested141550%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100045%
Total Not Requested120055%

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