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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: $49,775

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $18,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,362

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $16,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
Model5-Series5-SeriesA4
Trim535i550iA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,100 $60,200 $37,300
Base Invoice $46,290 $55,585 $34,690
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200 2,200  
Premium Package 1,800    
Premium Package 2 4,500    
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050 500
Active steering 1,750 1,750  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550   575
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350  
iPod integration   400  
Rearview camera   400  
Sport Plus Package     3,400
Premium Plus Package     3,800
Technology Package     3,250
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 1,640    
Premium Package 2 4,095    
Cold Weather Package 955 955 466
Active steering 1,595 1,595  
Proximity key 910 910  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500   536
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320  
iPod integration   365  
Rearview camera   365  
Sport Plus Package     3,162
Premium Plus Package     3,534
Technology Package     3,024
Options (change) 17,025 11,325 11,525
Options (change) 15,510 10,325 10,722
Destination 875 875 950
Total Price $68,000 $72,400 $49,775
Total Invoice $62,675 $66,785 $46,362

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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: $17,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,354
Model Year201120112017
Model5-Series5-SeriesA4
Trim535i550iA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6400hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16205, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$68,000$72,400$49,775
Adjustments for Features-1,040-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,960$71,960$49,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$0
Total Invoice$62,675$66,785$46,362
Adjustments for Features-959-4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,716$66,379$46,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,663$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4

Model Year201120112017
Model5-Series5-SeriesA4
Trim535i550iA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,165$6,565$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-959-4060

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesA4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.0 in
Length193.1 in186.1 in
Width73.2 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000Yes
Metal pedals75No
245/40YR18 tires400No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested185072%
Total Not Requested72528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested135042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested94047%
Total Not Requested107553%

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