BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2016

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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: $59,700

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $12,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,589

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $11,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim550iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $49,200
Base Invoice $55,585 $45,756
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
AWD 2,300  
Rearview camera 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
iPod integration 400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
Prestige Package   5,900
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
AWD 2,115  
Rearview camera 365  
Proximity key 910  
Heated front seats 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
iPod integration 365  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455  
Folding second row seats 430  
Prestige Package   5,488
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
7-speed automated manual   930
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 11,325 9,575
Options (change) 10,345 8,908
Destination 875 925
Total Price $72,400 $59,700
Total Invoice $66,805 $55,589

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,887
Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim550iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$72,400$59,700
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,960$59,700
Total Invoice$66,805$55,589
Adjustments for Features-1,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,476$55,589

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

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim550iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,215$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3290

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

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.1 in185.1 in
Width73.2 in71.9 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested146551%
Total Not Requested140049%

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