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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: $53,875

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011202120212021
ModelX3X3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA5 Sportback 40A5 Sportback 45S5 Sportback
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $41,800 $44,000 $52,500
Premium Package 3,450 3,450      
M Sport Package 3,000        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150 500 500 500
Technology Package 3,200 3,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575 575 575
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Convenience Package 1,850        
Sport Activity Package   1,250      
Proximity key   500      
Power liftgate   500      
Prestige Package     4,600 4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package     3,000 3,000  
S Line Sport Package     1,250 1,250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000  
Wood trim     350 350  
Cargo mat     170 170 170
S Sport Package         2,500
Premium Package 3,140 3,140      
M Sport Package 2,730        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275      
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045 466 466 466
Technology Package 2,910 2,910      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 536 536 536
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Convenience Package 1,685        
Sport Activity Package   1,140      
Proximity key   455      
Power liftgate   455      
Prestige Package     4,278 4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package     2,790 2,790  
S Line Sport Package     1,164 1,164  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930 930  
Wood trim     326 326  
Cargo mat     158 158 158
S Sport Package         2,326
Options (change) 16,250 13,650 11,445 11,445 8,145
Options (change) 14,790 12,425 10,648 10,648 7,578
Destination 875 875 1,045 1,045 1,045
Total Price $53,875 $55,575 $54,290 $56,490 $61,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 40
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,218
Model Year20112011202120212021
ModelX3X3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA5 Sportback 40A5 Sportback 45S5 Sportback
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6201hp I4 H261hp I4 H349hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,875$55,575$54,290$56,490$61,690
Adjustments for Features-2650-1,435-1,435-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,610$55,575$52,855$55,055$58,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,965$0$2,200$5,900

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

Model Year20112011202120212021
ModelX3X3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA5 Sportback 40A5 Sportback 45S5 Sportback
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  $1300
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshades, second row$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals    $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0$0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$8,105$7,840$9,275$9,275$10,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0$1,435$1,435$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments-2440-309-297-410

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

Model Year20112021
ModelX3A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in111.1 in
Length183.0 in187.3 in
Width74.1 in72.5 in
Height65.4 in54.5 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,760 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft335.0 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 mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested199060%
Total Not Requested130040%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested110078%
Total Not Requested31522%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
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 mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested169057%
Total Not Requested130043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested161553%
Total Not Requested142547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160061%
Total Not Requested102539%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested161553%
Total Not Requested142547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160061%
Total Not Requested102539%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested136549%
Total Not Requested142551%

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