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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: $53,195

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,866

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelQ53-Series3-Series
Trim3.2328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,000 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $39,990 $43,415 $42,020
Prestige Package 7,100    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Luxury Design   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunshades, second row   250 250
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Prestige Package 6,604    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 505 505
Luxury Design   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Blind spot warning system   460 460
Heated front seats   460 460
Sunshades, second row   230 230
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 9,675 7,750 7,750
Options (change) 9,001 7,130 7,130
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $53,550 $54,695 $53,195
Total Invoice $49,866 $51,540 $50,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $480
Model Year201220182018
ModelQ53-Series3-Series
Trim3.2328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
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$54,695$53,195
Adjustments for Features0-705-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$53,990$52,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$49,866$51,540$50,145
Adjustments for Features0-664-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,866$50,876$49,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220182018
ModelQ53-Series3-Series
Trim3.2328d330i
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 
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
Roof rails $250$250
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
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$6,875$7,580$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-664-759

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelQ53-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.5 in110.6 in
Length182.2 in182.0 in
Width74.0 in71.3 in
Height65.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,091 lb.3,663 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 headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
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 Requested171566%
Total Not Requested87534%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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