10-26-2014, 11:14 AM | #1 |
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BMW X1 vs Audi Q5
I know this is a BMW forum and most of us here are most likley to be on BMW side. But how would you compare BMW X1 vs Q5.
I came across a few sites that compare X3 vs Q5, and it's true. I felt they are in the same tier also However, when it comes to price. A full loaded X1 is very close to a decently-loaded Q5 (at least here in Canada). - I am not looking fancy features, but something like nav, sunroof, xenon lights are pretty standard to me. What you guys think? Some of you here might say "BMW" is luxury brand and Audi is not. Well, Audi is not bad from my perspective. it might not be in the same tier as BMW in terms of luxury... |
10-26-2014, 11:29 AM | #2 |
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There is a lot of price overlap across many models and brands. The Q5 is in a different category and has an interior that is much nicer. If you want size and plush, go Q5.
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The Q5 and the X1 while similar in price are two totally different classed vehicles. The Q5 is much larger than the X1. I found the interior to be much more nice feeling, but I found the drive to be boring. The view outwards from the Q5 also wasn't very good, I found blind spots in odd places and the seating position was much too van-like. It drives like the size too, found cornering to be sloppy, with lots of body roll in comparison to the X1.
Really, it's comparing an apple to a couch. One is food, the other is furniture. Not even the same class. The other things I found was Audi hides a lot of safety features as options when they should be standard features. The dealership here in Calgary was worse than useless. I spent 2 full hours waiting around the showroom before getting the attention of the receptionist to get a test drive. At that point a salesman threw me the keys and said be back in 15. Not my idea of a test drive when I can't ask questions while driving. Overall, I didn't like Audi at all, and that's probably why I have a sour taste for them.
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For the X1, the BMW Canada shows that to get leather, you have to get one of the "Line" (xLine / Sport Line trim packages). Also, to get comparable equipment, you need 4 packages - Premium / Lights / Executive / Technology. In Sport Line trim, that puts the X1 right at $50k |
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10-27-2014, 09:49 AM | #10 |
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You also need to add the maintenance plan that you get included with BMW.
And believe me you need it if Audi is anything like VW. My TDI cost me +- $1000 per year on services. |
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Prices are the same, but you can't compare a couch to an apple.
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