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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: $61,145

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $4,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,933

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $4,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim540iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,450 $48,100
Base Invoice $53,180 $44,734
Sunshade, rear, power 575 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 500
Temporary spare tire 150  
Proximity key 650  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Rearview camera 400  
Active steering 1,150  
AWD 2,300  
Driver Assist Package   2,750
Prestige Package   5,900
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Sunshade, rear, power 530 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 467
Temporary spare tire 140  
Proximity key 600  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 1,024
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Rearview camera 370  
Active steering 1,060  
AWD 2,140  
Driver Assist Package   2,557
Prestige Package   5,488
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 8,255 12,150
Options (change) 7,620 11,304
Destination 995 895
Total Price $65,700 $61,145
Total Invoice $61,795 $56,933

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,896
Model Year20172014
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim540iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6333hp V6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$65,700$61,145
Adjustments for Features-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,610$61,145
Total Invoice$61,795$56,933
Adjustments for Features-1,9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,829$56,933

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

Model Year20172014
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim540iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,215$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9660

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

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

Model Year20172014
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in110.6 in
Length194.6 in185.1 in
Width73.5 in71.9 in
Height58.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested161556%
Total Not Requested125044%

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