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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: $49,645

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,360

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelX3X3X3X3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $40,000 $52,500
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $37,200 $48,827
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
M Sport Package 2,600          
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Premium Package       2,200    
Prestige Package         6,100 6,250
Premium Plus Package         2,300  
Sport Package         1,000  
Wood trim         350  
Wood trim, alternative type           1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
M Sport Package 2,365          
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 511 511
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Premium Package       2,000    
Prestige Package         5,672 5,813
Premium Plus Package         2,140  
Sport Package         930  
Wood trim         325  
Wood trim, alternative type           1,024
Adaptive dampers - electrical           930
Options (change) 10,200 7,700 7,700 7,550 10,300 8,900
Options (change) 9,285 7,010 7,010 6,870 9,578 8,278
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $50,145 $49,645 $51,145 $55,345 $51,225 $62,325
Total Invoice $46,795 $46,360 $47,740 $51,600 $47,703 $58,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,449
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelX3X3X3X3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$50,145$49,645$51,145$55,345$51,225$62,325
Adjustments for Features-805-2,255-2,255-4,6050-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,340$47,390$48,890$50,740$51,225$61,850
Cost Above Minimum$1,950$0$1,500$3,350$0$10,625
Total Invoice$46,795$46,360$47,740$51,600$47,703$58,030
Adjustments for Features-751-2,106-2,105-4,2930-442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,044$44,254$45,635$47,307$47,703$57,588
Cost Above Minimum$1,790$0$1,381$3,053$0$9,885

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

Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelX3X3X3X3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
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  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0     
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   $50$50
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,980$7,430$7,430$9,780$5,175$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$2,255$2,255$4,605$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-751-2,106-2,105-4,2930-442

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

Model Year20162015
ModelX3A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in108.3 in
Length183.8 in182.1 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested181574%
Total Not Requested65026%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 selector200Yes
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested181574%
Total Not Requested65026%

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