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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: $48,150

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $14,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,844

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $32,300 $47,100
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $30,040 $43,804
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300      
Premium Package 2,600 1,500      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   475 475
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Rearview camera 400 400      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Adaptive cruise control       2,100 2,100
Prestige Package       8,600 6,300
Audi Drive Select Package       2,950 3,950
Wood trim       350 500
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185      
Premium Package 2,365 1,365      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 466 466
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   443 443
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Rearview camera 365 365      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910    
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Adaptive cruise control       1,954 1,954
Prestige Package       7,998 5,859
Audi Drive Select Package       2,743 3,673
Wood trim       325 466
Options (change) 13,725 12,625 6,225 14,975 13,825
Options (change) 12,500 11,500 5,670 13,929 12,861
Destination 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $62,450 $66,950 $69,850 $48,150 $61,800
Total Invoice $57,580 $61,735 $64,460 $44,844 $57,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,804
Model Year20132013201320112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$62,450$66,950$69,850$48,150$61,800
Adjustments for Features-4,265-4,265-2,9650-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,185$62,685$66,885$48,150$59,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$8,700$0$11,800
Total Invoice$57,580$61,735$64,460$44,844$57,540
Adjustments for Features-3,932-3,933-2,7360-1,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,648$57,802$61,724$44,844$55,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,154$8,076$0$10,974

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

Model Year20132013201320112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,765$7,765$6,465$3,500$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$4,265$2,965$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,932-3,933-2,7360-1,722

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

Model Year20132011
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.1 in185.2 in
Width73.2 in71.9 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested379074%
Total Not Requested135026%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested184065%
Total Not Requested100035%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested170077%
Total Not Requested50023%

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