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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,610

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $33,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,705

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $31,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12xDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $78,800 $82,500 $87,600 $135,900 $39,400
Base Invoice $73,284 $76,727 $81,468 $126,388 $36,250
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800   1,000
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Premium Package         2,800
Xenon HID headlights         800
Obstacle detection, rear         700
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
HD radio         350
Rear side airbags         385
Navigation system         1,800
Cold Weather Package 744 744 744   910
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209 1,209 1,209    
Premium Package         2,550
Xenon HID headlights         730
Obstacle detection, rear         635
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500
HD radio         315
Rear side airbags         350
Navigation system         1,640
Options (change) 2,100 2,100 2,100 0 8,385
Options (change) 1,953 1,953 1,953 0 7,630
Destination 895 895 895 895 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $81,795 $85,495 $90,595 $138,895 $48,610
Total Invoice $76,132 $79,575 $84,316 $129,383 $44,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,261
Model Year20142014201420142009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12xDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8500hp W12260hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20235/55-17
Total Price$81,795$85,495$90,595$138,895$48,610
Adjustments for Features-6,625-6,625-6,625-13,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,170$78,870$83,970$125,395$48,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$8,800$50,225$0
Total Invoice$76,132$79,575$84,316$129,383$44,705
Adjustments for Features-6,166-6,166-6,166-12,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,966$73,409$78,150$116,808$44,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$8,184$46,842$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142014201420142009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12xDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Wide-view rear camera   $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo organizer    $100
Roof rails    $250
Second-row high console   $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200 
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500$1500$1500 
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plate (one)    $50
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights   $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$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$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$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$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,340$12,340$12,340$19,215$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,625$6,625$6,625$13,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,166-6,166-6,166-12,5750

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142009
ModelA8 / S8X3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in110.1 in
Length207.4 in179.7 in
Width76.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.271.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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