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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: $77,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,755

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $72,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelX3X3R8R8R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650 650 650
Heated front seats 500 500      
Heated steering wheel 190 190      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Rearview camera 400 400      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Convenience Package     2,100    
iPod integration     100 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,953    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 605 605 605
Heated front seats 455 455      
Heated steering wheel 175 175      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Rearview camera 365 365      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Convenience Package     1,953    
iPod integration     93 0 0
Options (change) 8,640 7,740 4,950 650 650
Options (change) 7,870 7,050 4,604 605 605
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $46,265 $49,665 $123,400 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $42,755 $45,890 $115,060 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,502
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelX3X3R8R8R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT8T8M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$46,265$49,665$123,400$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-3,460-3,7600-1,000-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,805$45,905$123,400$152,900$198,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$29,500$75,340
Total Invoice$42,755$45,890$115,060$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-3,197-3,4740-932-1,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,558$42,416$115,060$142,493$185,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,858$0$27,433$70,001

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelX3X3R8R8R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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$100$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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
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$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$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
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 
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$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,445$8,745$4,985$5,985$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$3,760$0$1,000$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,197-3,4740-932-1,918

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

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