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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: $38,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120092009
ModelX5X5X5X5X5A3A3
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $85,700 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $79,045 $25,035 $33,364
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150 150    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900   1,950 1,950
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750 750      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces     1,450        
CD changer, remote         600    
Wood trim         0    
Convenience Package           1,800  
S Line Package           2,000  
Cold Weather Package           500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,150 1,150
Sport Package           1,400 1,400
Panoramic sunroof           1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)           475 475
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135 135    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730   1,813 1,813
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685 685      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320    
Leather seating surfaces     1,320        
CD changer, remote         545    
Wood trim         0    
Convenience Package           1,675  
S Line Package           1,860  
Cold Weather Package           466 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,069 1,069
Sport Package           1,303 1,303
Panoramic sunroof           1,023 1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)           441 441
Options (change) 3,650 3,650 5,100 3,650 1,100 10,375 6,575
Options (change) 3,325 3,325 4,645 3,325 1,000 9,650 6,115
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 825 825
Total Price $56,625 $59,125 $57,775 $63,425 $87,675 $38,120 $43,275
Total Invoice $52,330 $54,630 $53,375 $58,590 $80,920 $35,510 $40,304

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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: $13,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,954
Model Year2011201120112011201120092009
ModelX5X5X5X5X5A3A3
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6600, 16195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$56,625$59,125$57,775$63,425$87,675$38,120$43,275
Adjustments for Features-5,265-5,365-4,340-4,740-9,1800-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,360$53,760$53,435$58,685$78,495$38,120$40,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$2,075$7,325$27,135$0$2,505
Total Invoice$52,330$54,630$53,375$58,590$80,920$35,510$40,304
Adjustments for Features-4,866-4,957-4,009-4,379-8,4730-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,464$49,673$49,366$54,211$72,447$35,510$37,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,209$1,902$6,747$24,983$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2011201120112011201120092009
ModelX5X5X5X5X5A3A3
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100  
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD     $0 
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50$50  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350$350  
Universal garage door opener    $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front    $150  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250  
Cargo area partition net    $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50  
Cargo net     $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  $275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot     $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers    $50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates    $100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,555$7,655$6,630$7,030$11,470$2,290$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,265$5,365$4,340$4,740$9,180$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,866-4,957-4,009-4,379-8,4730-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
ModelX5A3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.5 in101.5 in
Length191.2 in168.7 in
Width76.1 in69.5 in
Height69.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested123098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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