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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,245

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,540

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesSQ5
Trim328i3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $53,300
Base Invoice $34,680 $49,570
Cold Weather Package 900  
Sport Package 1,650  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Premium Package 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Navigation system 2,150  
Roof rails 100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Technology Package   3,900
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Cold Weather Package 820  
Sport Package 1,500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Premium Package 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Navigation system 1,955  
Roof rails 90  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 536
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Technology Package   3,629
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 9,850 5,575
Options (change) 8,965 5,189
Destination 895 925
Total Price $48,245 $59,800
Total Invoice $44,540 $55,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,213
Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesSQ5
Trim328i3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6354hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-20
Total Price$48,245$59,800
Adjustments for Features0-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,245$54,505
Total Invoice$44,540$55,684
Adjustments for Features0-4,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,540$50,753

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesSQ5
Trim328i3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control $250
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,455$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,931

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesSQ5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.5 in
Length178.2 in183.0 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height55.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,410 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

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested119049%
Total Not Requested122551%

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