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Audi Q3 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,700

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $9,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,057

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $8,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelQ33-Series
Trim2.0 TFSI328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,700 $37,500
Base Invoice $31,342 $34,680
Technology Package 2,600  
Sport Package 550 1,650
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550
Wood trim 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   100
Technology Package 2,418  
Sport Package 511 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 500
Wood trim 325  
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,730
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 4,075 9,450
Options (change) 3,790 8,600
Destination 925 895
Total Price $38,700 $47,845
Total Invoice $36,057 $44,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,767
Model Year20162012
ModelQ33-Series
Trim2.0 TFSI328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$38,700$47,845
Adjustments for Features-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,930$47,845
Total Invoice$36,057$44,175
Adjustments for Features-1,6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,408$44,175

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelQ33-Series
Trim2.0 TFSI328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,175$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6490

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162012
ModelQ33-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase102.5 in108.7 in
Length172.8 in178.2 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height62.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested76564%
Total Not Requested42536%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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