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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: $57,620

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $775

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,659

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $1,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelX3X3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimxDrive30iM40iA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $39,618 $50,592
Convenience Tier 2,850      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700    
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950    
Driving Assistance Package 900 900    
Executive Tier 3,500 2,500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700 1,000  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350    
Heated second row seats 350 350    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300    
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575 575
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Prestige Package     4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package     3,000  
Warm Weather Package     800 800
S Line Sport Package     1,250  
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Wood trim     350  
Cargo mat     170 170
S Sport Package       2,500
Convenience Tier 2,620      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565    
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715    
Driving Assistance Package 830 830    
Executive Tier 3,220 2,345    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645 930  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320    
Heated second row seats 320 320    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275    
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 536 536
Driver Assistance Package     1,674 1,674
Prestige Package     4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package     2,790  
Warm Weather Package     744 744
S Line Sport Package     1,164  
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Wood trim     326  
Cargo mat     158 158
S Sport Package       2,326
Options (change) 14,950 10,450 14,045 10,745
Options (change) 13,750 9,660 13,066 9,996
Destination 995 995 975 975
Total Price $58,395 $65,745 $57,620 $66,120
Total Invoice $54,905 $61,835 $53,659 $61,563

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $931
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelX3X3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimxDrive30iM40iA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4355hp I6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$58,395$65,745$57,620$66,120
Adjustments for Features-2,315-2,7150-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,080$63,030$57,620$65,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$0$7,650
Total Invoice$54,905$61,835$53,659$61,563
Adjustments for Features-2,177-2,5540-791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,728$59,281$53,659$60,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,553$0$7,113

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelX3X3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimxDrive30iM40iA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100$1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side collision intervention$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Turn assist  $25$25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $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
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support$0$0  
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
Gesture control system$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Predictive efficiency assist  $0$0
Road sign information  $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,440$9,840$7,125$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$2,715$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,177-2,5540-791

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

Model Year20182018
ModelX3A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.8 in111.2 in
Length185.9 in186.3 in
Width74.4 in72.6 in
Height66.0 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55024%
Total Not Requested170076%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware150Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware150Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested176582%
Total Not Requested40018%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Gesture control system100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested60027%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
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 display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested239079%
Total Not Requested65021%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested157584%
Total Not Requested30016%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
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 display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested214077%
Total Not Requested65023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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