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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: $51,575

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $37,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,595

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $34,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelA8A8X3X3
TrimA8 LA8 L W12xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $36,795 $41,490
Cold Weather Package 800   950 950
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950      
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300      
Premium Package     3,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Wood trim     500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Sunshades, second row     250 250
Cold Weather Package 744   865 865
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883      
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209      
Premium Package     2,910 2,000
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Wood trim     455  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Sunshades, second row     230 230
Options (change) 3,050 0 10,850 8,450
Options (change) 2,836 0 9,875 7,690
Destination 875 875 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $88,625 $135,675 $51,575 $54,275
Total Invoice $82,483 $126,332 $47,595 $50,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,156
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelA8A8X3X3
TrimA8 LA8 L W12xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8500hp W12240hp I4300hp 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)255/45-19265/40-20245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$88,625$135,675$51,575$54,275
Adjustments for Features-2,935-8,26000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,690$127,415$51,575$54,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,725$0$2,700
Total Invoice$82,483$126,332$47,595$50,105
Adjustments for Features-2,732-7,69100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,751$118,641$47,595$50,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,890$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220142014
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 rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
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 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
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  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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  
Total Value of Features$11,100$16,425$8,165$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$8,260$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,732-7,69100

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122014
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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