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Audi Q5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,965

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $7,935

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Model Year2012202020202020
ModelQ5A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.2A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,000 $33,300 $36,500 $43,000
Adaptive cruise control 2,100      
Prestige Package 7,100 9,750 9,750 5,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575 575 575
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995 995  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954      
Prestige Package 6,604 8,138 8,138 4,930
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 536 536 536
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926 926  
Options (change) 10,025 11,670 11,670 6,225
Options (change) 9,326 9,925 9,925 5,791
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $53,900 $45,965 $49,165 $50,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,008
Model Year2012202020202020
ModelQ5A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.2A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$53,900$45,965$49,165$50,220
Adjustments for Features-1,9000-1,700-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,000$45,965$47,465$47,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$1,505

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2012202020202020
ModelQ5A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.2A3 40A3 45S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,025$7,125$8,825$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0$1,700$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7690-378-372

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122020
ModelQ5A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in103.8 in
Length182.2 in175.4 in
Width74.0 in70.7 in
Height65.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested189073%
Total Not Requested70027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested284042%
Total Not Requested385058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested284042%
Total Not Requested385058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested119029%
Total Not Requested295071%

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