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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,850

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $5,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,005

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $4,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ5
Trim528i535i550i3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $43,000
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $39,990
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   475
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Convenience Package     1,700  
Adaptive cruise control       2,100
Prestige Package       7,100
Luxury Package       2,300
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   443
Proximity key 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Convenience Package     1,545  
Adaptive cruise control       1,954
Prestige Package       6,604
Luxury Package       2,139
Options (change) 13,550 12,300 8,300 11,975
Options (change) 12,340 11,200 7,555 11,140
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $61,345 $65,695 $71,195 $55,850
Total Invoice $56,565 $60,575 $65,670 $52,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,130
Model Year2012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ5
Trim528i535i550i3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$61,345$65,695$71,195$55,850
Adjustments for Features-50-500-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,295$65,645$71,195$54,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,900$0
Total Invoice$56,565$60,575$65,670$52,005
Adjustments for Features-46-460-1,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,519$60,529$65,670$50,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$9,151$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesQ5
Trim528i535i550i3.2
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 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,665$6,665$6,615$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$50$0$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments-46-460-1,616

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122012
Model5-SeriesQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in110.5 in
Length193.1 in182.2 in
Width73.2 in74.0 in
Height57.6 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.455.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested171566%
Total Not Requested87534%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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