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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: $50,000

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $13,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,567

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $12,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i535d550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $66,300 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $61,675 $30,227 $43,990
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500      
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   475 475
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Prestige Package         9,500 6,700
Audi Drive Select Package         2,950 3,950
Sport Package         750  
Wood trim         350  
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365      
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 466 466
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   443 443
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Adaptive cruise control         1,954 1,954
Prestige Package         8,837 6,232
Audi Drive Select Package         2,743 3,673
Sport Package         697  
Wood trim         325  
Options (change) 11,975 10,875 10,875 5,725 16,625 13,725
Options (change) 10,905 9,905 9,905 5,215 15,465 12,768
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $63,170 $67,720 $69,220 $73,020 $50,000 $61,900
Total Invoice $58,765 $62,960 $64,340 $67,885 $46,567 $57,633

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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: $7,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,975
Model Year201620162016201620122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i535d550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$63,170$67,720$69,220$73,020$50,000$61,900
Adjustments for Features-5,615-5,615-5,615-5,5150-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,555$62,105$63,605$67,505$50,000$60,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$9,950$0$10,600
Total Invoice$58,765$62,960$64,340$67,885$46,567$57,633
Adjustments for Features-5,223-5,220-5,219-5,1270-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,542$57,740$59,121$62,758$46,567$56,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,198$5,579$9,216$0$9,856

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

Model Year201620162016201620122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i535d550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$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 warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
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$250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
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 
Aluminum trim     $100
Leather door panel trim$250$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$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,765$9,765$9,765$9,665$4,150$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$5,615$5,615$5,515$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,223-5,220-5,219-5,1270-1,210

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

Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.4 in185.2 in
Width73.2 in71.9 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,591 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
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested439080%
Total Not Requested110020%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active steering1000Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

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