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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: $49,675

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $38,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,855

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $36,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA8A8X3X3
TrimA8 LA8 L W12xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $34,010 $37,965
Cold Weather Package 800   1,150 1,150
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950      
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300      
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Convenience Package     1,850 1,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Rearview camera     400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Sport Activity Package       1,250
Cold Weather Package 744   1,045 1,045
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883      
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209      
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Convenience Package     1,685 1,045
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Rearview camera     365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Sport Activity Package       1,140
Options (change) 3,050 0 12,050 12,600
Options (change) 2,836 0 10,970 11,470
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $88,625 $135,675 $49,675 $54,525
Total Invoice $82,483 $126,332 $45,855 $50,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,747
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA8A8X3X3
TrimA8 LA8 L W12xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8500hp W12240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$88,625$135,675$49,675$54,525
Adjustments for Features-3,095-8,4200-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,530$127,255$49,675$53,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,725$0$4,200
Total Invoice$82,483$126,332$45,855$50,310
Adjustments for Features-2,881-7,8400-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,602$118,492$45,855$49,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,890$0$3,855

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA8A8X3X3
TrimA8 LA8 L W12xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails   $250
Second-row high console $250  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100  
LED headlights $1000  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,150$16,475$8,055$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$8,420$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,881-7,8400-600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122011
ModelA8X3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in110.6 in
Length207.4 in183.0 in
Width76.7 in74.1 in
Height57.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,113 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 in36.8 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested317597%
Total Not Requested1153%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested39028%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested37549%
Total Not Requested39051%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested287596%
Total Not Requested1154%

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