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Audi Q5 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,450

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $745

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,912

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelQ5X3
Trim3.2xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,000 $42,700
Base Invoice $39,990 $39,465
Prestige Package 7,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   3,450
Roof rails   250
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   200
Rearview camera   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Prestige Package 6,604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 500
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   3,140
Roof rails   230
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   180
Rearview camera   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 7,575 8,600
Options (change) 7,047 7,830
Destination 875 895
Total Price $51,450 $52,195
Total Invoice $47,912 $48,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $925
Model Year20122012
ModelQ5X3
Trim3.2xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/50-18
Total Price$51,450$52,195
Adjustments for Features-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,755$52,195
Total Invoice$47,912$48,190
Adjustments for Features-6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,265$48,190

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelQ5X3
Trim3.2xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,250$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6470

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelQ5X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in110.6 in
Length182.2 in183.0 in
Width74.0 in74.1 in
Height65.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft363.3 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested166564%
Total Not Requested92536%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested237594%
Total Not Requested1406%

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