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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: $42,315

Audi Q3 40   
Difference: $14,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3Q3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i4045
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $34,000 $36,000
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   575 575
Heated front seats     500      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500    
Sport Package       2,600    
Convenience Package       1,700    
S Line Package         1,000 1,000
Navigation Plus Package         2,100 2,100
Premium Plus Package         2,900 2,900
Universal garage door opener         295 295
Wood trim         350 350
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   536 536
Heated front seats     455      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475    
Sport Package       2,365    
Convenience Package       1,545    
S Line Package         930 930
Navigation Plus Package         1,954 1,954
Premium Plus Package         2,698 2,698
Universal garage door opener         274 274
Wood trim         325 325
Options (change) 8,750 7,500 5,000 6,600 7,220 7,220
Options (change) 7,970 6,830 4,555 6,025 6,717 6,717
Destination 895 895 895 895 1,095 1,095
Total Price $56,545 $60,895 $66,845 $69,495 $42,315 $44,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,583
Model Year201220122012201220212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3Q3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i4045
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8184hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$56,545$60,895$66,845$69,495$42,315$44,315
Adjustments for Features-350-3500-1,100-2,835-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,195$60,545$66,845$68,395$39,480$41,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,650$12,200$0$2,000

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Model Year201220122012201220212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3Q3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i4045
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100  
Power door closers   $300  
Power liftgate    $350$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250
Cargo cover    $75$75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Rear wiper    $175$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$350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration    $100$100
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
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$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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$100
Total Value of Features$6,640$6,640$6,290$7,390$9,125$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$350$0$1,100$2,835$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments-323-3230-1,015-523-500

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122021
Model5-SeriesQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in105.5 in
Length193.1 in176.6 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.6 in64.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.448.0 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 opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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 40

S Line 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
235/50HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested52531%
Total Not Requested115069%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 45

S Line 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
235/50HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested52531%
Total Not Requested115069%

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