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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: $11,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3Q3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM54045
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $34,000 $36,000
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050        
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550     575 575
Heated front seats         500      
Wood trim         0 0 350 350
Sunroof           0    
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
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115        
Lighting Package 965 965 965 965        
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505     536 536
Heated front seats         455      
Wood trim         0 0 325 325
Sunroof           0    
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
Options (change) 5,500 5,350 4,050 4,050 650 0 7,220 7,220
Options (change) 5,060 4,920 3,725 3,725 595 0 6,717 6,717
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $58,895 $54,077 $62,745 $67,045 $75,045 $104,595 $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: $13,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,133
Model Year20182018201820182018201820212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3Q3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM54045
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8184hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19235/50-19235/50-19
Total Price$58,895$54,077$62,745$67,045$75,045$104,595$42,315$44,315
Adjustments for Features-2250-225-2,175-4,225-6,075-1,560-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,670$54,077$62,520$64,870$70,820$98,520$40,755$42,755
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,743$44,443$0$2,000

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182018201820182018201820212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ3Q3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM54045
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0     
AWD   $1700$1700 $1700$1700
4WD     $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel     $100  
Power liftgate      $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system      $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails      $250$250
Cargo cover      $75$75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper      $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0      
9 kWh battery pack $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0  
Body kit    $0$0  
Bodyside cladding      $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 $100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration      $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot      $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Compass      $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear      $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350  
Headlight washers      $50$50
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner     $650  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,165$6,390$8,340$10,390$12,240$7,725$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$225$2,175$4,225$6,075$1,560$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120-212-2,046-3,971-5,697-288-275

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182021
Model5-SeriesQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in105.5 in
Length194.6 in176.6 in
Width73.5 in72.8 in
Height58.2 in64.1 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.748.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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 Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested94095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights-250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested27530%
Total Not Requested65070%

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 Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested94095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights-250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested27530%
Total Not Requested65070%

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