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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: $51,075

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,155

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelQ53-Series
Trim3.2328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,000 $41,450
Base Invoice $39,990 $38,315
Prestige Package 7,100  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900
Heated front seats   500
Sunshades, second row   250
Prestige Package 6,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Premium Package   2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820
Heated front seats   455
Sunshades, second row   230
Options (change) 9,675 8,700
Options (change) 9,001 7,915
Destination 875 925
Total Price $53,550 $51,075
Total Invoice $49,866 $47,155

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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: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,483
Model Year20122014
ModelQ53-Series
Trim3.2328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$53,550$51,075
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,305$51,075
Total Invoice$49,866$47,155
Adjustments for Features-2280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,638$47,155

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelQ53-Series
Trim3.2328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,450$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2280

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelQ53-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.5 in110.6 in
Length182.2 in182.1 in
Width74.0 in71.3 in
Height65.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft353.0 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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested166564%
Total Not Requested92536%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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