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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 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 / RS4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $57,110 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 | |||||||
| Difference: $2,850 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $53,288 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 | |||||||
| Difference: $3,157 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 / RS4 | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | S4 | RS4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 | $48,610 | $66,910 |
| Base Invoice | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 | $45,207 | $62,227 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | 400 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 475 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | 225 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | 190 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | 700 | 700 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Convenience Package | 2,125 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 500 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 4,000 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 525 | 373 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 443 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | 209 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | 175 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 920 | 645 | 645 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Convenience Package | 1,977 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 466 | ||||||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 325 | ||||||
| Premium Package | 3,720 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 6,565 | 4,815 | 4,815 | 1,225 | 0 | 6,025 | 4,000 |
| Options (change) | 6,040 | 4,430 | 4,430 | 1,120 | 0 | 5,606 | 3,720 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,700 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $59,960 | $63,510 | $67,810 | $75,620 | $104,595 | $57,110 | $73,785 |
| Total Invoice | $56,445 | $59,765 | $63,765 | $71,055 | $98,095 | $53,288 | $68,822 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,240 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $693 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 / RS4 | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | S4 | RS4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 340hp V8 | 420hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 215, 10 | 215, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 235/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $59,960 | $63,510 | $67,810 | $75,620 | $104,595 | $57,110 | $73,785 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,090 | -4,090 | -6,040 | -7,740 | -9,240 | 0 | -600 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,870 | $59,420 | $61,770 | $67,880 | $95,355 | $57,110 | $73,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,550 | $5,900 | $12,010 | $39,485 | $0 | $16,075 |
| Total Invoice | $56,445 | $59,765 | $63,765 | $71,055 | $98,095 | $53,288 | $68,822 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,850 | -3,849 | -5,680 | -7,273 | -8,666 | 0 | -560 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,595 | $55,916 | $58,085 | $63,782 | $89,429 | $53,288 | $68,262 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,321 | $5,490 | $11,187 | $36,834 | $0 | $14,974 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 / RS4 | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | S4 | RS4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hydraulically cross-linked dampers | $500 | ||||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,880 | $8,880 | $10,830 | $12,530 | $14,030 | $4,790 | $5,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,090 | $4,090 | $6,040 | $7,740 | $9,240 | $0 | $600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,850 | -3,849 | -5,680 | -7,273 | -8,666 | 0 | -560 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 / RS4 |
| 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 | 3,747 lb. | 3,550 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 530i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 73% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 73% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 73% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 120% |
| Total Not Requested | -100 | -20% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 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 | 950 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | 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 | 1950 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 14% |
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