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Audi A3 vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011201120112011
ModelA3A3X5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.0T3.2xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $85,700
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $79,045
S Line Package 2,000            
Convenience Package 1,800            
Cold Weather Package 500 500          
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150          
Sport Package 1,400 1,400          
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150 150
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750 750 750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces         1,450    
CD changer, remote             600
Wood trim             0
S Line Package 1,860            
Convenience Package 1,675            
Cold Weather Package 466 466          
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441          
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069          
Sport Package 1,303 1,303          
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135 135 135
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685 685 685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces         1,320    
CD changer, remote             545
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 10,375 6,575 3,650 3,650 5,100 3,650 1,100
Options (change) 9,650 6,115 3,325 3,325 4,645 3,325 1,000
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $38,120 $43,275 $56,625 $59,125 $57,775 $63,425 $87,675
Total Invoice $35,510 $40,304 $52,330 $54,630 $53,375 $58,590 $80,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,954
Model Year2009200920112011201120112011
ModelA3A3X5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.0T3.2xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T8T8T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$38,120$43,275$56,625$59,125$57,775$63,425$87,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-5,265-5,365-4,340-4,740-9,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,120$40,625$51,360$53,760$53,435$58,685$78,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$2,400$2,075$7,325$27,135
Total Invoice$35,510$40,304$52,330$54,630$53,375$58,590$80,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-4,866-4,957-4,009-4,379-8,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,510$37,836$47,464$49,673$49,366$54,211$72,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$2,209$1,902$6,747$24,983

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X5

Model Year2009200920112011201120112011
ModelA3A3X5X5X5X5X5
Trim2.0T3.2xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed automated manual $1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 $1100
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50$50$50
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 $350$350
Universal garage door opener      $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails      $250
Cargo area partition net      $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs      $50
Cargo net$40$40     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Roof rails  $250$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200    $200
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player      $0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25 
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror      $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    $150
Compass$0$0    $0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    $100
Door sill trim plates      $100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,290$4,940$7,555$7,655$6,630$7,030$11,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$5,265$5,365$4,340$4,740$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-4,866-4,957-4,009-4,379-8,473

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092011
ModelA3X5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in115.5 in
Length168.7 in191.2 in
Width69.5 in76.1 in
Height56.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.121.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested123098%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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