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

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,545

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $2,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,080

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $2,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX3X3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $34,504 $50,128
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Heated front seats 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Proximity key 500      
Rearview camera 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Premium Package   3,450    
Prestige Package     9,200 6,300
Wood trim     350 500
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Heated front seats 455 455    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Proximity key 455      
Rearview camera 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Premium Package   3,140    
Prestige Package     8,556 5,860
Wood trim     325 466
Options (change) 7,550 8,150 10,025 7,275
Options (change) 6,875 7,420 9,324 6,769
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $45,545 $51,745 $48,000 $63,350
Total Invoice $42,080 $47,780 $44,703 $59,072

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,307
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX3X3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
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$45,545$51,745$48,000$63,350
Adjustments for Features-740-3,5800-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,805$48,165$48,000$62,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,360$0$14,750
Total Invoice$42,080$47,780$44,703$59,072
Adjustments for Features-684-3,3060-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,396$44,474$44,703$58,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,078$0$13,810

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelX3X3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Universal garage door opener $100$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 area rails w/tie downs $50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat $40  
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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $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$5,515$8,355$4,775$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$3,580$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-684-3,3060-559

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122012
ModelX3A5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in108.3 in
Length183.0 in182.1 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height65.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%

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 mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested326577%
Total Not Requested95023%

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%

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