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Audi Q3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $12,982

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $12,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelQ35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0 TFSI530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $30,596 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Sport Package 1,000            
Premium Plus Package 2,900            
Navigation Plus Package 2,100            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550 550 550    
Wood trim 350         0 0
Universal garage door opener 295            
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050    
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450        
Heated front seats           500  
Sunroof             0
Sport Package 930            
Premium Plus Package 2,698            
Navigation Plus Package 1,954            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 505 505 505 505    
Wood trim 325         0 0
Universal garage door opener 274            
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Lighting Package   965 965 965 965    
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335        
Heated front seats           455  
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 7,220 5,500 5,350 4,050 4,050 650 0
Options (change) 6,717 5,060 4,920 3,725 3,725 595 0
Destination 975 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $41,095 $58,895 $54,077 $62,745 $67,045 $75,045 $104,595
Total Invoice $38,288 $55,465 $50,657 $59,060 $63,060 $70,530 $98,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,051
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelQ35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0 TFSI530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$41,095$58,895$54,077$62,745$67,045$75,045$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-565-340-565-2,515-4,565-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$58,330$53,737$62,180$64,530$70,480$98,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,743$44,443
Total Invoice$38,288$55,465$50,657$59,060$63,060$70,530$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-532-318-532-2,366-4,290-6,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,288$54,933$50,339$58,528$60,694$66,240$92,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,594$0$8,189$10,355$15,901$41,740

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelQ35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0 TFSI530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700 
4WD      $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power liftgate$350      
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
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$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250      
Cargo cover$75      
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175      
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
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Rear spoiler$200    $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
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
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$200$200$200$200
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50      
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    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
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, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
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
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options      $0
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,825$6,390$6,165$6,390$8,340$10,390$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565$340$565$2,515$4,565$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-532-318-532-2,366-4,290-6,016

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelQ35-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in117.1 in
Length172.8 in194.6 in
Width72.1 in73.5 in
Height62.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights-250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested27530%
Total Not Requested65070%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested94095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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