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Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,095

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,265

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelQ53-Series
Trim3.2328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,000 $37,500
Base Invoice $39,990 $34,680
Prestige Package 7,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,400
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,900
Cold Weather Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Roof rails   100
Convenience Package   2,350
Prestige Package 6,604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 2,135
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,730
Cold Weather Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Roof rails   90
Convenience Package   2,140
Options (change) 9,675 10,700
Options (change) 9,001 9,690
Destination 875 895
Total Price $53,550 $49,095
Total Invoice $49,866 $45,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi Q5 3.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $136
Model Year20122012
ModelQ53-Series
Trim3.2328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$53,550$49,095
Adjustments for Features-4,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,755$49,095
Total Invoice$49,866$45,265
Adjustments for Features-4,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,401$45,265

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelQ53-Series
Trim3.2328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$6,600$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4650

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelQ53-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.5 in108.7 in
Length182.2 in178.2 in
Width74.0 in71.5 in
Height65.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested146557%
Total Not Requested112543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested84075%
Total Not Requested27525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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