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BMW X5 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,775

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,055

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,090

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelX5A3
Trim4.8i2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,800 $27,270
Base Invoice $50,595 $25,361
Navigation system 1,900 2,000
iPod integration 400 -200
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Aluminum roof rails   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
AWD   2,100
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Wood trim   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system 1,730 1,860
iPod integration 365 -186
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Aluminum roof rails   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
AWD   1,951
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Wood trim   372
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 4,095 11,630
Options (change) 3,725 10,819
Destination 825 875
Total Price $59,720 $39,775
Total Invoice $55,145 $37,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,035
Model Year20082012
ModelX5A3
Trim4.8i2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$59,720$39,775
Adjustments for Features-2,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,495$39,775
Total Invoice$55,145$37,055
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,090$37,055

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
ModelX5A3
Trim4.8i2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,840$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0550

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082012
ModelX5A3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.5 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in168.7 in
Width76.1 in69.5 in
Height69.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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