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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: $60,945

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $30,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,330

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $27,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelA8X3
TrimA8 LxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $48,950
Base Invoice $78,120 $46,205
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 950
LED headlights 1,400 1,900
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunshades, second row   250
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 875
LED headlights 1,302 1,750
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750
Dynamic Handling Package   1,290
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Heated front seats   460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunshades, second row   230
Options (change) 6,650 11,000
Options (change) 6,184 10,130
Destination 875 995
Total Price $91,525 $60,945
Total Invoice $85,179 $57,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,211
Model Year20112017
ModelA8X3
TrimA8 LxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/50-18
Total Price$91,525$60,945
Adjustments for Features-1,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,765$60,945
Total Invoice$85,179$57,330
Adjustments for Features-1,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,541$57,330

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112017
ModelA8X3
TrimA8 LxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,525$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112017
ModelA8X3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in110.6 in
Length207.4 in183.8 in
Width76.7 in74.1 in
Height57.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.263.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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%

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