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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: $48,375 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $15,300 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,055 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||||
| Difference: $14,170 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $50,200 | $55,850 | $57,350 | $66,300 | $35,500 | $48,400 |
| Base Invoice | $46,865 | $52,060 | $53,440 | $61,675 | $33,017 | $45,012 |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,600 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Active steering | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,100 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,300 | 5,900 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,100 | |||||
| Driver Assist Package | 3,000 | 2,750 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,000 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,185 | 1,185 | 1,185 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,365 | 1,365 | 1,365 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 511 | 511 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Active steering | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,595 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 985 | 985 | 985 | 985 | 1,024 | |
| Prestige Package | 4,928 | 5,488 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,954 | |||||
| Driver Assist Package | 2,790 | 2,557 | ||||
| Sport Package | 930 | |||||
| Options (change) | 12,480 | 11,380 | 11,380 | 6,230 | 11,950 | 10,300 |
| Options (change) | 11,365 | 10,365 | 10,365 | 5,675 | 11,113 | 9,580 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $63,675 | $68,225 | $69,725 | $73,525 | $48,375 | $59,625 |
| Total Invoice | $59,225 | $63,420 | $64,800 | $68,345 | $45,055 | $55,517 |
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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: $9,560 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,831 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 255hp I6 D | 443hp V8 | 220hp I4 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 600, 16 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $63,675 | $68,225 | $69,725 | $73,525 | $48,375 | $59,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,740 | -5,740 | -5,740 | -5,640 | 0 | -1,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,935 | $62,485 | $63,985 | $67,885 | $48,375 | $58,525 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,550 | $6,050 | $9,950 | $0 | $10,150 |
| Total Invoice | $59,225 | $63,420 | $64,800 | $68,345 | $45,055 | $55,517 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,339 | -5,336 | -5,335 | -5,243 | 0 | -1,024 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,886 | $58,084 | $59,465 | $63,102 | $45,055 | $54,493 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,198 | $5,579 | $9,216 | $0 | $9,438 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 535d | 550i | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |||
| 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, alternative type | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| 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 | $9,315 | $9,315 | $9,315 | $9,215 | $3,575 | $4,675 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,740 | $5,740 | $5,740 | $5,640 | $0 | $1,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,339 | -5,336 | -5,335 | -5,243 | 0 | -1,024 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 3,510 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.3 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 59% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 53% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 74% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2065 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 16% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 28% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2065 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 16% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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