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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: $45,365

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,935

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $2,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5X3X3
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $34,010 $37,965
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300    
Wood trim 350 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Rearview camera     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated front seats     500 500
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Proximity key     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860    
Wood trim 325 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 500 500
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Rearview camera     365 365
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Heated front seats     455 455
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Proximity key     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 10,025 7,275 7,740 6,840
Options (change) 9,324 6,769 7,050 6,230
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,000 $63,350 $45,365 $48,765
Total Invoice $44,703 $59,072 $41,935 $45,070

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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: $3,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,475
Model Year2012201220112011
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$48,000$63,350$45,365$48,765
Adjustments for Features0-600-765-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,000$62,750$44,600$47,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,750$0$3,100
Total Invoice$44,703$59,072$41,935$45,070
Adjustments for Features0-559-707-984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,703$58,513$41,228$44,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,810$0$2,858

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220112011
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
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
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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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$4,850$5,450$5,615$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$765$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-707-984

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122011
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
12.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.263.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested286568%
Total Not Requested135032%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested164067%
Total Not Requested80033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%

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