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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 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.
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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,775 Audi A4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $15,910 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,362 Audi A4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $15,353 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | A4 2.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $37,300 |
| Base Invoice | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $34,690 |
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| M Sport Design | 4,900 | 4,900 | 4,500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 575 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | 190 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,650 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 700 | 700 | |||
| Active steering | 1,150 | 1,150 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| Sport Plus Package | 3,400 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,800 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | ||||
| Technology Package | 3,250 | ||||
| Driving Assistance Package | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | |
| M Sport Design | 4,510 | 4,510 | 4,140 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 965 | 965 | 965 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 536 | |
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | 275 | 275 | 275 | |
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | 175 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,520 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 645 | 645 | |||
| Active steering | 1,060 | 1,060 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| Sport Plus Package | 3,162 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,534 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | ||||
| Technology Package | 3,024 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,290 | 11,040 | 10,640 | 2,650 | 11,525 |
| Options (change) | 11,310 | 10,160 | 9,790 | 2,435 | 10,722 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 950 |
| Total Price | $65,685 | $69,735 | $73,635 | $77,045 | $49,775 |
| Total Invoice | $61,715 | $65,495 | $69,125 | $72,370 | $46,362 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,620 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,262 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | A4 2.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 252hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $65,685 | $69,735 | $73,635 | $77,045 | $49,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,290 | -3,290 | -5,240 | -3,690 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,395 | $66,445 | $68,395 | $73,355 | $49,775 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,050 | $6,000 | $10,960 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $61,715 | $65,495 | $69,125 | $72,370 | $46,362 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,091 | -3,090 | -4,919 | -3,466 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,624 | $62,405 | $64,206 | $68,904 | $46,362 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,781 | $5,582 | $10,280 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | 540d | M550i | A4 2.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| CD player, remote | $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 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $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 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $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 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,465 | $8,465 | $10,415 | $8,865 | $5,175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,290 | $3,290 | $5,240 | $3,690 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,091 | -3,090 | -4,919 | -3,466 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 194.6 in | 186.1 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,747 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
| 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 |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | 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 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 58% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Rear wheel steering | 1500 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 54% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
| 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 |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | 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 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 58% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
| 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 |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | 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 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power trunk closer | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 58% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T
| Sport Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Active steering | 1000 | Yes |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| 245/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 19% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| LED headlights | -250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1590 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 21% |
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