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BMW X3 vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,595

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $2,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,465

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $2,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelX3Q5
TrimxDrive35i3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,700 $43,900
Base Invoice $39,465 $40,828
Premium Package 3,450  
Navigation system 2,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400  
Roof rails 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Heated front seats 500  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 200  
Rearview camera 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
S Line Package   2,500
Sport Interior Package   500
Prestige Package   7,500
Premium Package 3,140  
Navigation system 1,955  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275  
Roof rails 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Heated front seats 455  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 180  
Rearview camera 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
S Line Package   2,327
Sport Interior Package   467
Prestige Package   6,977
Options (change) 10,000 10,975
Options (change) 9,105 10,214
Destination 895 895
Total Price $53,595 $55,770
Total Invoice $49,465 $51,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,452
Model Year20122013
ModelX3Q5
TrimxDrive35i3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6272hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-20
Total Price$53,595$55,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,595$54,675
Total Invoice$49,465$51,937
Adjustments for Features0-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,465$50,917

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122013
ModelX3Q5
TrimxDrive35i3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,020

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122013
ModelX3Q5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in110.5 in
Length183.0 in182.6 in
Width74.1 in74.0 in
Height65.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested237594%
Total Not Requested1406%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested166560%
Total Not Requested110040%

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