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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: $60,625

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $3,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim530i540iM550iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,200 $59,450 $76,800 $48,400
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,950      
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,100
Active steering   1,150    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700   1,000
Heated front seats     500  
Driver Assist Package       2,750
Prestige Package       5,900
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505   511
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,795      
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 995 1,024
Active steering   1,060    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645   930
Heated front seats     455  
Driver Assist Package       2,557
Prestige Package       5,488
Options (change) 9,180 7,630 3,430 11,300
Options (change) 8,450 7,025 3,155 10,510
Destination 995 995 995 925
Total Price $64,375 $68,075 $81,225 $60,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,542
Model Year2021202120212015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim530i540iM550iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6 H523hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$64,375$68,075$81,225$60,625
Adjustments for Features-3,340-3,340-4,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,035$64,735$76,435$60,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$15,400$0

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

Model Year2021202120212015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesA4 / S4
Trim530i540iM550iS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000 $1000
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,990$8,990$10,440$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,340$3,340$4,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-490-393-2450

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

Model Year20212015
Model5-SeriesA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in110.6 in
Length195.8 in185.1 in
Width73.5 in71.9 in
Height58.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,766 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested175054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested181574%
Total Not Requested65026%

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