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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: $48,275

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,535

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelQ53-Series
Trim3.2328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,000 $37,150
Base Invoice $39,990 $34,380
Prestige Package 7,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,400
Premium Package   1,900
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   100
Convenience Package   2,350
Prestige Package 6,604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 2,135
Premium Package   1,730
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
Roof rails   90
Convenience Package   2,140
Options (change) 9,675 10,250
Options (change) 9,001 9,280
Destination 875 875
Total Price $53,550 $48,275
Total Invoice $49,866 $44,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,331
Model Year20122011
ModelQ53-Series
Trim3.2328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
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$48,275
Adjustments for Features-4,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,255$48,275
Total Invoice$49,866$44,535
Adjustments for Features-4,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,866$44,535

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelQ53-Series
Trim3.2328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$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 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$6,650$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0000

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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 in38.5 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
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested146557%
Total Not Requested112543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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