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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: $48,725

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $13,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,380

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $11,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320152015
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 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $33,017 $45,012
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300      
Premium Package 2,600 1,500      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Rearview camera 400 400      
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000   1,000
Prestige Package       5,300 5,900
Premium Plus Package       2,100  
Driver Assist Package       3,000 2,750
Sport Package       1,000  
Wood trim       350  
Wood trim, alternative type         1,100
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185      
Premium Package 2,365 1,365      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   511 511
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Rearview camera 365 365      
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910   930
Prestige Package       4,928 5,488
Premium Plus Package       1,954  
Driver Assist Package       2,790 2,557
Sport Package       930  
Wood trim       325  
Wood trim, alternative type         1,024
Options (change) 13,150 12,050 5,650 12,300 11,300
Options (change) 11,975 10,975 5,145 11,438 10,510
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $61,875 $66,375 $69,275 $48,725 $60,625
Total Invoice $57,055 $61,210 $63,935 $45,380 $56,447

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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: $9,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,503
Model Year20132013201320152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8220hp 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)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$61,875$66,375$69,275$48,725$60,625
Adjustments for Features-3,440-3,440-2,1400-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,435$62,935$67,135$48,725$59,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$8,700$0$10,500
Total Invoice$57,055$61,210$63,935$45,380$56,447
Adjustments for Features-3,172-3,172-1,9750-1,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,883$58,038$61,960$45,380$55,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$8,077$0$9,763

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

Model Year20132013201320152015
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 
Cargo Management 
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
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  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$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
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,115$8,115$6,815$4,675$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$3,440$2,140$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,172-3,172-1,9750-1,304

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

Model Year20132015
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.1 in185.1 in
Width73.2 in71.9 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,510 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 information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested146559%
Total Not Requested100041%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested146559%
Total Not Requested100041%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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