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BMW X3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,707

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX3X3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $30,227 $43,990
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475
Heated front seats 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Proximity key 500      
Rearview camera 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Prestige Package     9,500 6,700
Wood trim     350  
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 443 443
Heated front seats 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Proximity key 455      
Rearview camera 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Prestige Package     8,837 6,232
Wood trim     325  
Options (change) 9,550 8,150 10,325 7,175
Options (change) 8,695 7,420 9,605 6,675
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $47,545 $51,745 $43,700 $55,350
Total Invoice $43,900 $47,780 $40,707 $51,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX3X3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT8T8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$47,545$51,745$43,700$55,350
Adjustments for Features-3,405-3,8800-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,140$47,865$43,700$54,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0$10,500
Total Invoice$43,900$47,780$40,707$51,540
Adjustments for Features-3,144-3,5830-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,756$44,197$40,707$50,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,441$0$9,762

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX3X3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
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$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
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 
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
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, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,130$7,605$3,725$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$3,880$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,144-3,5830-1,071

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122012
ModelX3A4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length183.0 in185.2 in
Width74.1 in71.9 in
Height65.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested66526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 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
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested394072%
Total Not Requested155028%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested164058%
Total Not Requested120042%

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