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BMW i3 vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $11,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Modeli3Q5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $43,000
Base Invoice $39,690 $39,990
Tera World 2,500  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   7,100
Tera World 2,275  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 443
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   6,604
Options (change) 5,550 9,675
Options (change) 5,050 9,001
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $41,445 $53,550
Total Invoice $38,235 $49,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,380
Model Year20152012
Modeli3Q5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E270hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/55-19
Total Price$41,445$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$48,985
Total Invoice$38,235$49,866
Adjustments for Features0-4,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,235$45,615

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152012
Modeli3Q5
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Total Value of Features$6,700$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,251

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152012
Modeli3Q5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in110.5 in
Length157.4 in182.2 in
Width69.9 in74.0 in
Height62.1 in65.1 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested31519%
Total Not Requested137581%

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 row125No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested119046%
Total Not Requested140054%

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