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Audi R8 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,295

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $74,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,195

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $69,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelR8X3X3X3X3
Trim4.2sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $106,206 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Premium Package 2,100       2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 550 550 550 550
Navigation system 2,000 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450  
Premium Package 1,953       2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 500 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,860 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Dynamic Handling Package   1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320  
Options (change) 4,750 7,800 7,900 7,900 7,750
Options (change) 4,418 7,100 7,190 7,190 7,050
Destination 1,200 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $122,250 $47,295 $49,395 $50,895 $54,245
Total Invoice $113,924 $44,195 $46,125 $47,505 $50,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,743
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelR8X3X3X3X3
Trim4.2sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$122,250$47,295$49,395$50,895$54,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,225-5,275-5,275-7,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,250$44,070$44,120$45,620$46,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$1,550$2,800
Total Invoice$113,924$44,195$46,125$47,505$50,585
Adjustments for Features0-3,014-4,926-4,924-6,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,924$41,181$41,199$42,581$43,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18$1,400$2,527

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelR8X3X3X3X3
Trim4.2sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0    
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished fuel door$100    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75    
No leather in second row$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Total Value of Features$3,685$6,910$8,960$8,960$11,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225$5,275$5,275$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,014-4,926-4,924-6,877

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092015
ModelR8X3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length174.5 in183.8 in
Width75.0 in74.1 in
Height49.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.563.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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