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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $17,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $15,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3
Trim528i535i550i2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $32,900
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $30,596
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500  
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,000
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   575
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Rearview camera 400 400 400  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Navigation Plus Package       2,100
Premium Plus Package       2,900
Universal garage door opener       295
Wood trim       350
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475  
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000 930
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   536
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Rearview camera 365 365 365  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Navigation Plus Package       1,954
Premium Plus Package       2,698
Universal garage door opener       274
Wood trim       325
Options (change) 12,425 11,525 6,525 7,220
Options (change) 11,330 10,510 5,955 6,717
Destination 875 875 875 975
Total Price $58,350 $62,500 $67,600 $41,095
Total Invoice $53,850 $57,675 $62,415 $38,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,270
Model Year2011201120112018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3
Trim528i535i550i2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$58,350$62,500$67,600$41,095
Adjustments for Features000-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,350$62,500$67,600$40,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,250$0
Total Invoice$53,850$57,675$62,415$38,288
Adjustments for Features000-708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,850$57,675$62,415$37,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$8,565$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2011201120112018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3
Trim528i535i550i2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,865$5,865$5,865$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments000-708

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20112018
Model5-SeriesQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in102.5 in
Length193.1 in172.8 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in
Height57.6 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.448.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested79080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested52531%
Total Not Requested115069%

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