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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: $52,150

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $13,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,571

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320182018
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 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $37,666 $47,802
Premium Package 2,600 1,500      
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 1,200   1,800
Technology Package 2,800 2,800      
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 500 500
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 1,300    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750   1,150
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Lane departure warning 700 700 700    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   575 575
Sport Plus Package       3,400  
Premium Plus Package       3,200  
Navigation and Telematics Package       3,000  
Prestige Package         4,400
S Sport Package         2,500
Warm Weather Package         950
Premium Package 2,365 1,365      
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 1,090   1,674
Technology Package 2,550 2,550      
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 466 466
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 1,185    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595   1,070
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910    
Lane departure warning 635 635 635    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   536 536
Sport Plus Package       3,162  
Premium Plus Package       2,976  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,790  
Prestige Package         4,092
S Sport Package         2,326
Warm Weather Package         884
Options (change) 17,300 16,200 9,550 10,675 11,875
Options (change) 15,750 14,750 8,695 9,930 11,048
Destination 925 925 925 975 975
Total Price $66,025 $70,525 $73,175 $52,150 $64,250
Total Invoice $60,830 $64,985 $67,485 $48,571 $59,825

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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: $12,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,935
Model Year20132013201320182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$66,025$70,525$73,175$52,150$64,250
Adjustments for Features-1,650-1,6500-210-4,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,375$68,875$73,175$51,940$59,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$8,800$0$7,375
Total Invoice$60,830$64,985$67,485$48,571$59,825
Adjustments for Features-1,520-1,5200-196-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,310$63,465$67,485$48,375$55,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$8,175$0$6,855

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

Model Year20132013201320182018
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 $1300
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware    $1100
Cruise control   $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500 $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist    $200
Following distance indicator    $25
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rearview camera   $200 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Turn assist    $25
Vehicle exit assist   $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Laminated front side windows    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
CD player, remote   $100$100
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200
Boost gauge    $75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Predictive efficiency assist    $0
Road sign information    $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
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 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)   $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,040$10,040$8,390$8,600$13,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$1,650$0$210$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,520-1,5200-196-4,595

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

Model Year20132018
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.0 in
Length193.1 in186.1 in
Width73.2 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 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 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000Yes
Metal pedals75No
245/40YR18 tires400No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested185072%
Total Not Requested72528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested165047%
Total Not Requested182553%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested99060%
Total Not Requested65040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested154064%
Total Not Requested85036%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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