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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: $55,107 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | |||||||
| Difference: $3,593 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $51,607 BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | |||||||
| Difference: $3,052 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,400 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 | $49,200 |
| Base Invoice | $49,410 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 | $45,756 |
| M Sport Design | 4,900 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 575 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | 1,000 | 700 | 700 | 1,000 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,080 | 1,100 |
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | ||||||
| M Sport Design | 4,510 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 536 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | 920 | 645 | 645 | 930 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 1,024 |
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | 2,115 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 8,830 | 6,380 | 4,780 | 4,780 | 1,730 | 1,080 | 8,575 |
| Options (change) | 8,130 | 5,870 | 4,400 | 4,400 | 1,590 | 995 | 7,978 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $62,225 | $55,107 | $63,475 | $67,775 | $76,125 | $105,675 | $58,700 |
| Total Invoice | $58,535 | $51,607 | $59,735 | $63,735 | $71,525 | $99,090 | $54,659 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,758 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,143 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $62,225 | $55,107 | $63,475 | $67,775 | $76,125 | $105,675 | $58,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,690 | -1,165 | -1,390 | -3,340 | -5,340 | -7,190 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,535 | $53,942 | $62,085 | $64,435 | $70,785 | $98,485 | $58,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $6,593 | $0 | $8,143 | $10,493 | $16,843 | $44,543 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $58,535 | $51,607 | $59,735 | $63,735 | $71,525 | $99,090 | $54,659 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,590 | -1,091 | -1,308 | -3,141 | -5,017 | -6,742 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,945 | $50,516 | $58,427 | $60,594 | $66,508 | $92,348 | $54,659 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $6,429 | $0 | $7,911 | $10,078 | $15,992 | $41,832 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 | S4 3.0T |
| 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 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,090 | $5,565 | $5,790 | $7,740 | $9,740 | $11,590 | $4,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,690 | $1,165 | $1,390 | $3,340 | $5,340 | $7,190 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,590 | -1,091 | -1,308 | -3,141 | -5,017 | -6,742 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 3,510 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| M Sport Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Gesture control system | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 63% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
| 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 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
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 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
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 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 58% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1865 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 35% |
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