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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: $49,195

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $116,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,405

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $109,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelX3X3R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iV10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $162,900
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $151,497
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575
Heated front seats 500 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
Premium Package 3,450 3,450  
Proximity key 500    
Rearview camera 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Sport Activity Package   1,750  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 535
Heated front seats 455 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
Premium Package 3,140 3,140  
Proximity key 455    
Rearview camera 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Sport Activity Package   1,595  
Options (change) 11,200 11,550 575
Options (change) 10,200 10,520 535
Destination 895 895 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,195 $55,145 $166,025
Total Invoice $45,405 $50,880 $154,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $116,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108,930
Model Year201220122017
ModelX3X3R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iV10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6540hp V10
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/45-19245/35-19
Total Price$49,195$55,145$166,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,195$54,020$165,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,825$0
Total Invoice$45,405$50,880$154,582
Adjustments for Features0-1,038-247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,405$49,842$154,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,437$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122017
ModelX3X3R8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iV10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
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
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails $250 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim$300$300 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,645$9,770$8,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,038-247

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122017
ModelX3R8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length183.0 in174.3 in
Width74.1 in76.4 in
Height65.4 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested165050%
Total Not Requested164050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%

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