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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: $57,820 Audi A4 / S4 S4 | ||
| Difference: $9,900 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $53,414 Audi A4 / S4 S4 | ||
| Difference: $9,116 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 550i | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $46,400 |
| Base Invoice | $57,220 | $42,758 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 400 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 400 |
| Ski sack | 150 | |
| AWD | 2,300 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Premium Package | 2,900 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,200 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | 250 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 500 | |
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 1,000 | |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 364 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 364 |
| Ski sack | 135 | |
| AWD | 2,115 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Premium Package | 2,639 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,172 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | 228 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 319 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 455 | |
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 910 | |
| Navigation system | 1,775 | |
| Options (change) | 4,825 | 9,400 |
| Options (change) | 4,415 | 8,636 |
| Destination | 895 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $67,720 | $57,820 |
| Total Invoice | $62,530 | $53,414 |
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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: $7,635 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,025 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 550i | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 400hp V8 | 340hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 15/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 215, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $67,720 | $57,820 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,265 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,455 | $57,820 |
| Total Invoice | $62,530 | $53,414 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,091 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $60,439 | $53,414 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 550i | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,980 | $3,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,265 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,091 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,519 lb. | 3,902 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4
| 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% |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | Yes |
| 1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax | 0 | No |
| 4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 340 hp@6800 302 lb-ft@3500 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2125 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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