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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,785

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $22,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,822

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4   
Difference: $20,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM5RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,100 $66,910
Base Invoice $87,250 $62,227
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package   4,000
iPod integration   0
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package   3,720
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 0 4,000
Options (change) 0 3,720
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $96,395 $73,785
Total Invoice $89,545 $68,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,808
Model Year20162008
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM5RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$96,395$73,785
Adjustments for Features-4,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,180$73,785
Total Invoice$89,545$68,822
Adjustments for Features-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,630$68,822

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20162008
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimM5RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,605$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20162008
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in180.6 in
Width73.2 in69.8 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,957 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%

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