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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: $38,775

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $17,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,127

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $16,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $32,500
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $30,227
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   550
Heated front seats     500    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500  
Sport Package       2,600 550
Convenience Package       1,700  
Prestige Package         3,900
Wood trim         350
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Premium Package 2,050 910 2,095    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Proximity key 910 910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   511
Heated front seats     455    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475  
Sport Package       2,365 511
Convenience Package       1,545  
Prestige Package         3,628
Wood trim         325
Options (change) 8,750 7,500 5,000 6,600 5,350
Options (change) 7,970 6,830 4,555 6,025 4,975
Destination 895 895 895 895 925
Total Price $56,545 $60,895 $66,845 $69,495 $38,775
Total Invoice $52,195 $56,205 $61,705 $64,140 $36,127

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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: $17,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,276
Model Year20122012201220122015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$56,545$60,895$66,845$69,495$38,775
Adjustments for Features-350-3500-1,100-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,195$60,545$66,845$68,395$38,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,650$12,200$0
Total Invoice$52,195$56,205$61,705$64,140$36,127
Adjustments for Features-323-3230-1,015-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,872$55,882$61,705$63,125$35,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$9,833$11,253$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122012201220122015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo cover    $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter   $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$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear    $100
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$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$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,255$6,255$5,905$7,005$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$350$0$1,100$570
Value of Feature Adjustments-323-3230-1,015-531

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122015
Model5-SeriesQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in102.5 in
Length193.1 in172.6 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

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested135046%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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