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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: $46,445

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $77,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,900

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $72,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelX3X3R8R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iV8V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $115,900 $153,900
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $107,787 $143,127
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650 650
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Heated front seats 500 500    
Rearview camera 400 400 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Premium Package   3,450    
iPod integration     100 100
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,953  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 605 605
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Heated front seats 455 455    
Rearview camera 365 365 930  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Premium Package   3,140    
iPod integration     93 93
Options (change) 8,450 9,550 3,850 750
Options (change) 7,695 8,695 3,581 698
Destination 895 895 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $46,445 $53,145 $124,000 $158,900
Total Invoice $42,900 $49,055 $115,618 $148,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,290
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelX3X3R8R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iV8V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$46,445$53,145$124,000$158,900
Adjustments for Features-2,785-5,8750-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,660$47,270$124,000$157,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,610$0$33,700
Total Invoice$42,900$49,055$115,618$148,075
Adjustments for Features-2,572-5,4230-1,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,328$43,632$115,618$146,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,304$0$31,339

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelX3X3R8R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iV8V10
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  
Proximity key $250  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat $40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
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
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
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
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
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,795$10,885$5,010$6,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,785$5,875$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,572-5,4230-1,118

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122015
ModelX3R8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length183.0 in175.0 in
Width74.1 in75.0 in
Height65.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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 mirrors50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested165066%
Total Not Requested86534%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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