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Audi Q7 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q7 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,175

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,380

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelQ7Q7Q73-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T3.0 TDI3.0T S Line328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,250 $51,450 $59,950 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $43,013 $47,849 $55,753 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Premium Plus Package 6,300          
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500 950 950 950
Prestige Package   12,500        
Premium Package       3,100 2,200 2,200
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575 575
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       875 875 875
Driver Assistance Package       1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights       900    
Navigation system       2,150 2,150 2,150
Rearview camera       400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Premium Plus Package 5,860          
Cold Weather Package 466 466 466 865 865 865
Prestige Package   11,627        
Premium Package       2,820 2,000 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525 525
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       795 795 795
Driver Assistance Package       1,730 1,730 1,730
Steering-linked headlights       820    
Navigation system       1,955 1,955 1,955
Rearview camera       365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Options (change) 6,800 13,000 500 11,400 9,600 9,600
Options (change) 6,326 12,093 466 10,375 8,735 8,735
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $53,925 $65,325 $61,325 $49,175 $53,675 $60,175
Total Invoice $50,214 $60,817 $57,094 $45,380 $49,540 $55,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $518
Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelQ7Q7Q73-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T3.0 TDI3.0T S Line328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D333hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 14270, 14270, 14600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20275/45-20225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$53,925$65,325$61,325$49,175$53,675$60,175
Adjustments for Features-4,635-6,660-6,8850-1,150-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,290$58,665$54,440$49,175$52,525$58,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,375$5,150$0$3,350$9,775
Total Invoice$50,214$60,817$57,094$45,380$49,540$55,520
Adjustments for Features-4,316-6,200-6,4100-1,061-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,898$54,617$50,684$45,380$48,479$54,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,719$4,786$0$3,099$9,010

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Features Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122012201320132013
ModelQ7Q7Q73-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.0T3.0 TDI3.0T S Line328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual   $150  
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Proximity key $250$250   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear $125$125   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500$1500   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability     $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Door sill trim plates  $100   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$9,590$11,615$11,840$4,755$5,905$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$6,660$6,885$0$1,150$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,316-6,200-6,4100-1,061-1,130

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q7 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelQ73-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.2 in110.6 in
Length200.3 in182.5 in
Width78.1 in71.3 in
Height68.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,193 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q7 3.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel1500No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Bose, 270W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested225052%
Total Not Requested207548%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel1500No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Bose, 270W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested285043%
Total Not Requested380057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 3.0T S Line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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