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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: $46,170

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,005

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $1,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelQ5Q53-Series
Trim2.0T3.0T328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,900 $43,900 $37,500
Base Invoice $33,388 $40,828 $34,680
Navigation Plus Package 3,550 3,550  
Premium Plus Package 4,300    
Sport Interior Package 500 500  
Proximity key 550   500
Aluminum trim 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,150
Premium Package     1,900
Sport Package     1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Roof rails     100
Navigation Plus Package 3,301 3,301  
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Sport Interior Package 467 467  
Proximity key 511   455
Aluminum trim 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,955
Premium Package     1,730
Sport Package     1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Roof rails     90
Options (change) 9,375 4,525 9,850
Options (change) 8,722 4,211 8,965
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $46,170 $49,320 $48,245
Total Invoice $43,005 $45,934 $44,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,419
Model Year201320132012
ModelQ5Q53-Series
Trim2.0T3.0T328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine211hp I4272hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$46,170$49,320$48,245
Adjustments for Features-4,170-4,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,000$44,900$48,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0
Total Invoice$43,005$45,934$44,540
Adjustments for Features-3,884-4,1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,121$41,817$44,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,696$0

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132012
ModelQ5Q53-Series
Trim2.0T3.0T328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$6,375$6,625$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$4,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,884-4,1170

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelQ53-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.5 in108.7 in
Length182.6 in178.2 in
Width74.0 in71.5 in
Height65.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 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
29.1 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested119074%
Total Not Requested42526%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested275086%
Total Not Requested45014%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested119074%
Total Not Requested42526%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
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%

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