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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: $63,100

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $20,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,755

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $17,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim550iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $51,400
Base Invoice $55,585 $47,802
M Sport Package 6,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Premium Package 2 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,800
Cold Weather Package 650 500
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950  
Around view cameras 800  
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Proximity key 1,000  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
AWD 2,300  
Prestige Package   4,400
S Sport Package   2,500
Warm Weather Package   950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
M Sport Package 5,915  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Premium Package 2 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,674
Cold Weather Package 590 466
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775  
Around view cameras 730  
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Proximity key 910  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
AWD 2,115  
Prestige Package   4,092
S Sport Package   2,326
Warm Weather Package   884
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 22,125 10,725
Options (change) 20,180 9,978
Destination 875 975
Total Price $83,200 $63,100
Total Invoice $76,640 $58,755

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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: $22,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,013
Model Year20112018
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim550iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$83,200$63,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,200$60,815
Total Invoice$76,640$58,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,640$56,627

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

Model Year20112018
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim550iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,240$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,128

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

Model Year20112018
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.0 in
Length193.1 in186.1 in
Width73.2 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,858 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 550i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
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 Requested90038%
Total Not Requested145062%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested154064%
Total Not Requested85036%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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