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BMW X3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,025

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $1,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,729

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelX3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.0siA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,600 $40,000 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $35,510 $37,200 $48,827 $65,938
Premium Package 2,800      
Sport Package 2,300 1,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500      
Navigation system 1,800      
HD radio 350      
Premium Plus Package   2,300    
Technology Package   2,900 2,900 2,900
Wood trim   350    
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100  
Premium Package 2,550      
Sport Package 2,095 930    
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Obstacle detection, rear 635      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 511 511 511
Heated front seats 455      
Navigation system 1,640      
HD radio 315      
Premium Plus Package   2,140    
Technology Package   2,698 2,698 2,698
Wood trim   325    
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024  
Options (change) 9,725 7,100 4,550 3,450
Options (change) 8,850 6,604 4,233 3,209
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $49,150 $48,025 $57,975 $75,275
Total Invoice $45,185 $44,729 $53,985 $70,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $235
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelX3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.0siA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine260hp I6220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$49,150$48,025$57,975$75,275
Adjustments for Features-265-250-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,885$48,000$57,975$71,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,975$23,925
Total Invoice$45,185$44,729$53,985$70,072
Adjustments for Features-244-230-3,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,941$44,706$53,985$66,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,279$22,248

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelX3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.0siA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim   $250
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,405$5,165$5,140$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$25$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-244-230-3,118

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082015
ModelX3A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.1 in108.3 in
Length179.7 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height66.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested76554%

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