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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: $37,785 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||||||
| Difference: $15,890 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,797 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | |||||||||
| Difference: $14,808 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $49,500 | $55,100 | $56,600 | $61,400 | $63,900 | $92,900 | $28,240 | $34,490 | $46,400 |
| Base Invoice | $45,720 | $50,870 | $52,250 | $56,670 | $58,970 | $85,650 | $26,043 | $31,811 | $42,758 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 450 | 450 | 450 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 400 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||||
| Technology Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 1,400 | 1,000 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 1,850 | 1,050 | 2,900 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | 150 | 150 | |||||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | |||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 500 | 500 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 410 | 410 | 410 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | 685 | 319 | 319 | 319 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 364 | |||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||||
| Technology Package | 1,160 | 1,160 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 1,274 | 910 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 1,684 | 956 | 2,639 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | 137 | 137 | |||||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 228 | 228 | 228 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 228 | 228 | |||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 455 | 455 | |||||||
| Navigation system | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 3,250 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 500 | 0 | 8,825 | 7,225 | 5,900 |
| Options (change) | 2,960 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 455 | 0 | 8,034 | 6,578 | 5,371 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $53,675 | $57,825 | $59,325 | $64,125 | $65,325 | $95,125 | $37,785 | $42,435 | $54,720 |
| Total Invoice | $49,605 | $53,435 | $54,815 | $59,235 | $60,350 | $87,875 | $34,797 | $39,109 | $50,549 |
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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: $12,850 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,999 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 335hp I4 H | 443hp V8 | 560hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 340hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 | M6 | CVT-7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 | 150, 10 | 150, 10 | 150, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 265/40-19 | 235/45-17 | 235/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $53,675 | $57,825 | $59,325 | $64,125 | $65,325 | $95,125 | $37,785 | $42,435 | $54,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,040 | -3,040 | -3,040 | -3,040 | -4,190 | -5,640 | 0 | -950 | -1,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,635 | $54,785 | $56,285 | $61,085 | $61,135 | $89,485 | $37,785 | $41,485 | $52,920 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,150 | $5,650 | $10,450 | $10,500 | $38,850 | $0 | $3,700 | $15,135 |
| Total Invoice | $49,605 | $53,435 | $54,815 | $59,235 | $60,350 | $87,875 | $34,797 | $39,109 | $50,549 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,809 | -2,809 | -2,809 | -2,808 | -3,871 | -5,210 | 0 | -876 | -1,663 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,796 | $50,626 | $52,006 | $56,427 | $56,479 | $82,665 | $34,797 | $38,233 | $48,886 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,830 | $5,210 | $9,631 | $9,683 | $35,869 | $0 | $3,436 | $14,089 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | M5 | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,480 | $4,480 | $4,480 | $4,480 | $5,630 | $7,080 | $1,440 | $2,390 | $3,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,040 | $3,040 | $3,040 | $3,040 | $4,190 | $5,640 | $0 | $950 | $1,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,809 | -2,809 | -2,809 | -2,808 | -3,871 | -5,210 | 0 | -876 | -1,663 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2014 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,550 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 | 35.3 in | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| 235/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | 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 | 875 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| 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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