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BMW X5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,477

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $10,453

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,633

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelX5X5X5A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,500 $53,600 $71,100 $39,500
Base Invoice $38,855 $48,955 $64,880 $36,736
Cold Weather Package 750 750    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Panoramic sunroof 1,350 1,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Universal garage door opener       295
Aluminum roof rails       300
Cold Weather Package 685 685    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Panoramic sunroof 1,230 1,230    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Universal garage door opener       274
Aluminum roof rails       280
Options (change) 4,735 2,485 385 1,170
Options (change) 4,315 2,265 350 1,090
Destination 695 695 695 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $47,930 $56,780 $72,180 $37,477
Total Invoice $43,865 $51,915 $65,925 $34,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,878
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,706
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelX5X5X5A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/40-20225/45-17
Total Price$47,930$56,780$72,180$37,477
Adjustments for Features-575-2,375-4,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,355$54,405$67,780$37,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,050$20,425$0
Total Invoice$43,865$51,915$65,925$34,633
Adjustments for Features-526-2,172-4,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,339$49,743$61,906$34,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,404$18,567$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2006200620062018
ModelX5X5X5A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Compass  $0 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,590$7,390$9,415$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$2,375$4,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-526-2,172-4,0190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062018
ModelX5A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.5 in
Length183.7 in169.8 in
Width73.7 in70.3 in
Height67.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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