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BMW X3 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,265

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $71,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,755

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $67,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelX3X3R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $109,000
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $101,370
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Convenience Package     3,500
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,860
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 605
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Convenience Package     3,255
Options (change) 8,640 7,740 6,150
Options (change) 7,870 7,050 5,720
Destination 875 875 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $46,265 $49,665 $118,250
Total Invoice $42,755 $45,890 $110,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,817
Model Year201120112008
ModelX3X3R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6420hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18235/35-19
Total Price$46,265$49,665$118,250
Adjustments for Features-3,660-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,605$45,705$118,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0
Total Invoice$42,755$45,890$110,190
Adjustments for Features-3,382-3,6590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,373$42,231$110,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,858$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120112008
ModelX3X3R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,645$7,945$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,382-3,6590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112008
ModelX3R8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length183.0 in174.5 in
Width74.1 in75.0 in
Height65.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested70059%
Total Not Requested49041%

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