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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: $56,320 Audi A4 / S4 S4 | ||
| Difference: $6,400 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,049 Audi A4 / S4 S4 | ||
| Difference: $7,001 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 540i | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $56,450 | $46,400 |
| Base Invoice | $53,180 | $42,758 |
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 400 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 400 |
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 700 | 450 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 350 |
| AWD | 2,300 | |
| Premium Package | 2,900 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,200 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | 250 | |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 735 | 364 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 364 |
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 645 | 410 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 319 |
| AWD | 2,140 | |
| Premium Package | 2,639 | |
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,172 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | 228 | |
| Navigation system | 1,775 | |
| Options (change) | 5,275 | 7,900 |
| Options (change) | 4,875 | 7,271 |
| Destination | 995 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $62,720 | $56,320 |
| Total Invoice | $59,050 | $52,049 |
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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: $3,135 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,927 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 540i | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 335hp I6 | 340hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/29 MPG | 15/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 150, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $62,720 | $56,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,265 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,455 | $56,320 |
| Total Invoice | $59,050 | $52,049 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,074 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,976 | $52,049 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 540i | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,630 | $4,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,265 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,074 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,019 lb. | 3,902 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 0 | Yes |
| 1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax | 0 | No |
| 4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 340 hp@6800 302 lb-ft@3500 | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 14% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
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