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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: $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 Year201220132013
Model3-SeriesQ5Q5
Trim328i2.0T3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $35,900 $43,900
Base Invoice $34,680 $33,388 $40,828
Navigation system 2,150    
Cold Weather Package 900    
Premium Package 1,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Sport Package 1,650    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100    
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Proximity key 500 550  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Roof rails 100    
Navigation Plus Package   3,550 3,550
Premium Plus Package   4,300  
Sport Interior Package   500 500
Navigation system 1,955    
Cold Weather Package 820    
Premium Package 1,730    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Sport Package 1,500    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90    
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Proximity key 455 511  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443 443
Roof rails 90    
Navigation Plus Package   3,301 3,301
Premium Plus Package   4,000  
Sport Interior Package   467 467
Options (change) 9,850 9,375 4,525
Options (change) 8,965 8,722 4,211
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $48,245 $46,170 $49,320
Total Invoice $44,540 $43,005 $45,934

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,419
Model Year201220132013
Model3-SeriesQ5Q5
Trim328i2.0T3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6211hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/60-18235/55-19
Total Price$48,245$46,170$49,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,170-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,245$42,000$44,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$44,540$43,005$45,934
Adjustments for Features0-3,884-4,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,540$39,121$41,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,696

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201220132013
Model3-SeriesQ5Q5
Trim328i2.0T3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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$2,205$6,375$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,170$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,884-4,117

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122013
Model3-SeriesQ5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.5 in
Length178.2 in182.6 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height55.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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%
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%
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, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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%

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

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%
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%

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