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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: $51,645

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,185

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelQ53-Series3-Series
Trim3.2328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,000 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $39,990 $39,275 $40,655
Prestige Package 7,100    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunshades, second row   250 250
Prestige Package 6,604    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500 500
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Heated front seats   455 455
Sunshades, second row   230 230
Options (change) 9,675 8,700 8,700
Options (change) 9,001 7,915 7,915
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $53,550 $51,645 $53,145
Total Invoice $49,866 $48,185 $49,565

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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: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,383
Model Year201220152015
ModelQ53-Series3-Series
Trim3.2328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$53,550$51,645$53,145
Adjustments for Features-420-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,130$51,545$53,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$49,866$48,185$49,565
Adjustments for Features-391-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,475$48,092$49,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220152015
ModelQ53-Series3-Series
Trim3.2328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$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$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,450$6,130$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-391-930

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,091 lb.3,546 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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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