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Audi A8 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,275

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $26,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,105

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $24,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelA8X3
TrimA8 LxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $78,400 $44,900
Base Invoice $72,912 $41,490
Cold Weather Package 500 950
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600  
Premium Package   2,200
Navigation system   2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Driver Assistance Package   950
Sunshades, second row   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cold Weather Package 466 865
Rear air vents with automatic controls 558  
Premium Package   2,000
Navigation system   1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Driver Assistance Package   865
Sunshades, second row   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,100 8,450
Options (change) 1,024 7,690
Destination 825 925
Total Price $80,325 $54,275
Total Invoice $74,761 $50,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,427
Model Year20102014
ModelA8X3
TrimA8 LxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$80,325$54,275
Adjustments for Features-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,005$54,275
Total Invoice$74,761$50,105
Adjustments for Features-1,2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,532$50,105

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102014
ModelA8X3
TrimA8 LxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,425$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2290

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102014
ModelA8X3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in110.6 in
Length204.4 in183.0 in
Width74.6 in74.1 in
Height57.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.663.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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