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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: $38,435 Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||||||
| Difference: $22,025 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,900 | $59,450 | $76,650 | $102,700 | $110,000 | $28,240 | $34,490 | $46,400 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 450 | 450 | 450 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | 190 | 190 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 400 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | 1,400 | 1,000 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 400 | 400 | 400 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,850 | 1,050 | 2,900 | |||||
| Technology Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | ||||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||||
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 1,000 | |||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 525 | 364 | 364 | 364 | ||
| Premium Tier | 2,115 | 2,115 | ||||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 410 | 410 | 410 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | 175 | 175 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | |||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 364 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | |||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | 1,274 | 910 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 364 | 364 | 364 | |||||
| Premium Package | 1,684 | 956 | 2,639 | |||||
| Technology Package | 1,160 | 1,160 | ||||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 228 | 228 | 228 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 228 | 228 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 319 | 319 | 319 | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 455 | 455 | 455 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | |||||
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 910 | |||||||
| Options (change) | 5,565 | 4,115 | 1,225 | 0 | 0 | 9,475 | 7,875 | 8,200 |
| Options (change) | 5,120 | 3,785 | 1,120 | 0 | 0 | 8,625 | 7,169 | 7,464 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $60,460 | $64,560 | $78,870 | $104,695 | $111,995 | $38,435 | $43,085 | $57,020 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T | ||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,710 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,429 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 335hp I6 | 523hp V8 | 600hp V8 | 617hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 340hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | CVT-7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | 4WD | 4WD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 150, 10 | 150, 10 | 215, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 | 275/35-20 | 235/45-17 | 235/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $60,460 | $64,560 | $78,870 | $104,695 | $111,995 | $38,435 | $43,085 | $57,020 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,315 | -5,315 | -9,390 | -10,390 | -10,390 | 0 | -950 | -2,150 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,145 | $59,245 | $69,480 | $94,305 | $101,605 | $38,435 | $42,135 | $54,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,100 | $14,335 | $39,160 | $46,460 | $0 | $3,700 | $16,435 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 530i | 540i | M550i | M5 | M5 Competition | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 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 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| 4WD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| 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 | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $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 | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $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 changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| 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 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $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 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,505 | $7,505 | $11,580 | $12,580 | $12,580 | $2,190 | $3,140 | $4,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,315 | $5,315 | $9,390 | $10,390 | $10,390 | $0 | $950 | $2,150 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -553 | -408 | -273 | -216 | -202 | 0 | -875 | -1,985 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2020 | 2006 |
| Model | 5-Series | A4 / S4 |
| 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
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 14% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | 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 |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 30% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 14% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| 235/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | 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 | 800 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 37% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 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% |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 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 | 2050 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 14% |
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