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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: $65,090

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $16,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,255

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $13,925

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Model Year20112022
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim550iS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $51,900
Base Invoice $55,585 $48,787
Premium Package 2 2,400  
Cold Weather Package 650  
Around view cameras 800  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
AWD 2,300  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300  
Proximity key 1,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Premium Plus Package   3,600
Prestige Package   4,700
S Sport Package   2,500
Warm Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595
Premium Package 2 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 590  
Around view cameras 730  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
AWD 2,115  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185  
Proximity key 910  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455  
Folding second row seats 430  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Premium Plus Package   3,384
Prestige Package   4,419
S Sport Package   2,351
Warm Weather Package   659
Metallic paint (extra cost)   560
Options (change) 20,525 12,095
Options (change) 18,720 11,373
Destination 875 1,095
Total Price $81,600 $65,090
Total Invoice $75,180 $61,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,179
Model Year20112022
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim550iS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8349hp 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$81,600$65,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,600$62,695
Total Invoice$75,180$61,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,180$59,001

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

Model Year20112022
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim550iS4
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 app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Alexa integration $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Traffic light information $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
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
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,655$11,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254

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

Model Year20112022
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.0 in
Length193.1 in187.5 in
Width73.2 in72.7 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.3 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 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Total Requested200041%
Total Not Requested282559%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested155054%
Total Not Requested130046%
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%

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