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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: $45,845

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $18,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,700

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $17,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620142014
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 $33,800 $48,100
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $61,675 $31,434 $44,734
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300      
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 500 500
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 850 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   500 500
Prestige Package         5,300 5,900
Sport Package         1,000  
Driver Assist Package         3,000 2,750
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185      
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 466 466
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095    
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985 791 1,024
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   467 467
Prestige Package         4,927 5,488
Sport Package         930  
Driver Assist Package         2,790 2,557
Options (change) 13,055 11,955 11,955 6,805 11,150 10,750
Options (change) 11,890 10,890 10,890 6,200 10,371 10,002
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $64,250 $68,800 $70,300 $74,100 $45,845 $59,745
Total Invoice $59,750 $63,945 $65,325 $68,870 $42,700 $55,631

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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: $12,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,945
Model Year201620162016201620142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim528i535i535d550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8220hp 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)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$64,250$68,800$70,300$74,100$45,845$59,745
Adjustments for Features-5,490-5,490-5,490-5,3900-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,760$63,310$64,810$68,710$45,845$58,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$9,950$0$13,000
Total Invoice$59,750$63,945$65,325$68,870$42,700$55,631
Adjustments for Features-5,105-5,103-5,101-5,0100-838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,645$58,842$60,224$63,860$42,700$54,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,197$5,579$9,215$0$12,093

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

Model Year201620162016201620142014
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  
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  
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$250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
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  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Headlight washers    $50$50
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 $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,015$9,015$9,015$8,915$3,525$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,490$5,490$5,490$5,390$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,105-5,103-5,101-5,0100-838

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

Model Year20162014
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

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%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%
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

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%
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, 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%
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, 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested85059%

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 sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Body kit0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Headlight washers50No
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested394077%
Total Not Requested120023%
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
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested206572%
Total Not Requested80028%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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