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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: $59,420

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,835

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $3,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162019
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $50,200
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $47,188
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900   1,800
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,300  
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950 500
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550   575
Prestige Package           4,400
Warm Weather Package           950
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730   1,674
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095  
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,185  
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865 466
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500   536
Prestige Package           4,092
Warm Weather Package           884
Options (change) 13,100 12,000 12,000 12,100 7,050 8,225
Options (change) 11,925 10,925 10,925 11,015 6,420 7,652
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $64,295 $68,845 $70,345 $75,195 $74,345 $59,420
Total Invoice $59,785 $63,980 $65,360 $69,820 $69,090 $55,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,615
Model Year201620162016201620162019
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8349hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$64,295$68,845$70,345$75,195$74,345$59,420
Adjustments for Features-100-100-100-1000-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,195$68,745$70,245$75,095$74,345$56,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$10,150$0
Total Invoice$59,785$63,980$65,360$69,820$69,090$55,835
Adjustments for Features-93-93-93-930-2,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,692$63,887$65,267$69,727$69,090$53,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$5,575$10,035$9,398$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162019
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware     $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving     $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear     $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Evasive maneuver assist     $200
Following distance indicator     $25
Lane keeping assist     $400
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Turn assist     $25
Vehicle exit assist     $25
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Laminated front side windows     $200
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support     $100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear     $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist     $0
Road sign information     $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$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$150 
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Upholstered door armrests (optional)     $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,390$6,390$6,390$6,290$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$100$100$100$0$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments-93-93-93-930-2,758

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

Model Year20162019
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in186.1 in
Width73.2 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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 cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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 ActiveHybrid 5

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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 cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested189079%
Total Not Requested50021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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