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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $59,350 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | ||
| Difference: $12,970 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $55,262 Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T | ||
| Difference: $11,453 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 550i | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $47,300 |
| Base Invoice | $57,220 | $43,990 |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | |
| AWD | 2,300 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Prestige Package | 6,700 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 500 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,100 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,400 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | |
| AWD | 2,115 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Prestige Package | 6,232 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 466 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,954 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 1,302 | |
| Options (change) | 9,425 | 11,175 |
| Options (change) | 8,600 | 10,397 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 |
| Total Price | $72,320 | $59,350 |
| Total Invoice | $66,715 | $55,262 |
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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: $11,030 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,663 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 550i | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 400hp V8 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 18/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $72,320 | $59,350 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,940 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $70,380 | $59,350 |
| Total Invoice | $66,715 | $55,262 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,790 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,925 | $55,262 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 550i | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| 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 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| 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 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,040 | $5,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,940 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,790 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 185.2 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,519 lb. | 3,637 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1640 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 42% |
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