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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,225

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,545

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesQ5
Trim328i3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,700 $43,000
Base Invoice $33,025 $39,990
Premium Package 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Navigation system 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,100
HD radio 350  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Roof rails 100  
Prestige Package   7,100
Premium Package 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Navigation system 1,910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 1,954
HD radio 315  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Roof rails 90  
Prestige Package   6,604
Options (change) 10,650 9,675
Options (change) 9,645 9,001
Destination 875 875
Total Price $47,225 $53,550
Total Invoice $43,545 $49,866

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,414
Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesQ5
Trim328i3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-19
Total Price$47,225$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,225$48,280
Total Invoice$43,545$49,866
Adjustments for Features0-4,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,545$44,959

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesQ5
Trim328i3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$1,380$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,907

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesQ5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.5 in
Length178.2 in182.2 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height55.8 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
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 camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested146557%
Total Not Requested112543%

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