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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: $48,970

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $18,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,609

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $16,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim528i535i535d550iA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $63,900 $32,500
Base Invoice $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $58,970 $30,227
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   475
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 850
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500        
M Sport Line 3,150        
Prestige Package         9,750
Sport Interior Package         750
Driver Assist Package         3,250
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   443
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985 791
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475        
M Sport Line 2,865        
Prestige Package         9,067
Sport Interior Package         697
Driver Assist Package         3,023
Options (change) 16,905 12,155 12,155 7,005 15,575
Options (change) 15,415 11,075 11,075 6,385 14,487
Destination 925 925 925 925 895
Total Price $67,330 $68,180 $69,680 $71,830 $48,970
Total Invoice $62,060 $62,870 $64,250 $66,280 $45,609

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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: $12,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,299
Model Year20142014201420142013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim528i535i535d550iA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8211hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$67,330$68,180$69,680$71,830$48,970
Adjustments for Features-5,590-5,265-5,265-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,740$62,915$64,415$67,665$48,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$2,675$5,925$0
Total Invoice$62,060$62,870$64,250$66,280$45,609
Adjustments for Features-5,152-4,855-4,855-3,8430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,908$58,015$59,395$62,437$45,609
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,107$2,487$5,529$0

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

Model Year20142014201420142013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim528i535i535d550iA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    
Body kit$0    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
iPod integration    $100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
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$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500$1500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,540$9,215$9,215$8,115$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,590$5,265$5,265$4,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,152-4,855-4,855-3,8430

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

Model Year20142013
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.4 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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested414075%
Total Not Requested140025%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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