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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: $51,650

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $17,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,105

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $16,840

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim530i540i540dM550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $37,666 $47,802
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900 4,500      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050      
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   575 575
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 700 700      
Heated front seats       500    
Wood trim       0    
Sport Plus Package         3,400  
Premium Plus Package         3,200  
Navigation and Telematics Package         3,000  
Driver Assistance Package           1,800
Prestige Package           4,400
S Sport Package           2,500
Warm Weather Package           950
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510 4,140      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 920 920 920    
Lighting Package 965 965 965      
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645 645    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505   536 536
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 645 645      
Heated front seats       455    
Wood trim       0    
Sport Plus Package         3,162  
Premium Plus Package         2,976  
Navigation and Telematics Package         2,790  
Driver Assistance Package           1,674
Prestige Package           4,092
S Sport Package           2,326
Warm Weather Package           884
Options (change) 15,800 14,350 13,950 7,250 10,175 10,225
Options (change) 14,540 13,205 12,835 6,670 9,464 9,512
Destination 995 995 995 995 975 975
Total Price $69,195 $73,045 $76,945 $81,645 $51,650 $62,600
Total Invoice $64,945 $68,540 $72,170 $76,605 $48,105 $58,289

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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: $14,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,010
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim530i540i540dM550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$69,195$73,045$76,945$81,645$51,650$62,600
Adjustments for Features-3,015-3,015-4,965-5,7650-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,180$70,030$71,980$75,880$51,650$58,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$5,800$9,700$0$7,225
Total Invoice$64,945$68,540$72,170$76,605$48,105$58,289
Adjustments for Features-2,830-2,829-4,657-5,4090-3,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,115$65,711$67,513$71,196$48,105$54,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,596$5,398$9,081$0$6,716

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim530i540i540dM550iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 $1300
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware     $1100
Cruise control    $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row     $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 $500
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200 $200
Following distance indicator     $25
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 $400
Rearview camera    $200 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Turn assist     $25
Vehicle exit assist    $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 $150
Wide-view rear camera     $0
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 $0
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support$0$0$0$0  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
CD player, remote    $100$100
Gesture control system$100$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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge     $75
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 $350
Interior ambient lighting    $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50
Predictive efficiency assist     $0
Road sign information     $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
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 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)    $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,840$9,840$11,790$12,590$6,825$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$3,015$4,965$5,765$0$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,830-2,829-4,657-5,4090-3,468

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

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in111.0 in
Length194.6 in186.1 in
Width73.5 in72.5 in
Height58.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested140054%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested167561%
Total Not Requested105039%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested134082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%
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, configurable150Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested204080%
Total Not Requested50020%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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