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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: $40,690

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $19,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,895

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $17,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelX5A3
TrimxDrive48i3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,200 $34,915
Base Invoice $51,885 $32,471
Navigation system 1,900 1,950
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Cold Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Navigation system 1,730 1,813
Temporary spare tire 135  
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Cold Weather Package   650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,145 5,000
Options (change) 2,860 4,649
Destination 825 775
Total Price $60,170 $40,690
Total Invoice $55,570 $37,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,712
Model Year20092008
ModelX5A3
TrimxDrive48i3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$60,170$40,690
Adjustments for Features-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,045$40,690
Total Invoice$55,570$37,895
Adjustments for Features-1,9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,607$37,895

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092008
ModelX5A3
TrimxDrive48i3.2 S line
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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,490$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092008
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.3,660 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 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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