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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: $64,395

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $74,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,550

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $68,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelA8X3
TrimA8 L W12M40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $133,500 $54,300
Base Invoice $124,157 $51,180
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Driving Assistance Package   900
Premium Tier   2,950
Sunshades, second row   250
Temporary spare tire   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated second row seats   350
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Driving Assistance Package   830
Premium Tier   2,715
Sunshades, second row   230
Temporary spare tire   140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated second row seats   320
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645
Options (change) 3,000 9,100
Options (change) 2,790 8,375
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $138,675 $64,395
Total Invoice $129,122 $60,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,186
Model Year20122018
ModelA8X3
TrimA8 L W12M40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine500hp W12355hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20245/50-19
Total Price$138,675$64,395
Adjustments for Features-4,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,965$64,395
Total Invoice$129,122$60,550
Adjustments for Features-4,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,736$60,550

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
ModelA8X3
TrimA8 L W12M40i
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$14,100$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
ModelA8X3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in112.8 in
Length207.4 in185.9 in
Width76.7 in74.4 in
Height57.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,773 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.262.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested121556%
Total Not Requested95044%

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