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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,545

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,080

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5X3X3
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $34,310 $39,465
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Wood trim 350 500    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Rearview camera     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Premium Package       3,450
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500
Wood trim 325 466    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Rearview camera     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Premium Package       3,140
Options (change) 9,525 6,875 7,550 8,150
Options (change) 8,860 6,396 6,875 7,420
Destination 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,300 $62,700 $45,545 $51,745
Total Invoice $44,053 $58,466 $42,080 $47,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,026
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5X3X3
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4354hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$47,300$62,700$45,545$51,745
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,140-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,300$62,100$44,405$47,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,800$0$3,360
Total Invoice$44,053$58,466$42,080$47,780
Adjustments for Features0-559-1,053-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,053$57,907$41,027$44,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,854$0$3,078

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5X3X3
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,125$5,665$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,140$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-1,053-3,675

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112012
ModelA5 / S5X3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in110.6 in
Length182.1 in183.0 in
Width73.0 in74.1 in
Height54.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.063.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested334082%
Total Not Requested75018%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested184075%
Total Not Requested60025%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 streaming25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 streaming25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 row125No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested66526%

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