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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: $49,445

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $77,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,160

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $72,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelX3X3X3X3R8R8R8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 2,100    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 650 650 650
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450        
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 3,500    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Premium Package       2,200      
Convenience Package         2,100    
iPod integration         100 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,953    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 605 605 605
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320        
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 3,255    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Premium Package       2,000      
Convenience Package         1,953    
iPod integration         93 0 0
Options (change) 9,500 9,600 9,600 9,450 8,450 650 650
Options (change) 8,650 8,740 8,740 8,600 7,859 605 605
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $49,445 $51,545 $53,045 $57,245 $126,900 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $46,160 $48,090 $49,470 $53,330 $118,315 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,399
Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelX3X3X3X3R8R8R8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$49,445$51,545$53,045$57,245$126,900$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-3,475-5,525-5,525-7,8750-500-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,970$46,020$47,520$49,370$126,900$153,400$199,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,400$0$26,500$72,340
Total Invoice$46,160$48,090$49,470$53,330$118,315$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-3,244-5,155-5,153-7,3360-466-1,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,916$42,935$44,317$45,994$118,315$142,959$185,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$19$1,401$3,078$0$24,644$67,211

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelX3X3X3X3R8R8R8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual    $150$150 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key   $250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40   
Cargo net    $40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$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$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200   
Compass    $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim     $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable      $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$7,510$9,560$9,560$11,910$4,035$4,535$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$5,525$5,525$7,875$0$500$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,244-5,155-5,153-7,3360-466-1,453

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162012
ModelX3R8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length183.8 in174.5 in
Width74.1 in75.0 in
Height66.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%

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