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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: $50,045

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $31,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,170

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $29,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X3X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,800 $82,500 $87,600 $135,900 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $73,284 $76,727 $81,468 $126,388 $34,310 $39,465
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800   700 700
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300 1,300 1,300      
Heated second row seats         450 450
Premium Package         3,450 3,450
Convenience Package         1,700  
Technology Package         3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Sport Activity Package           1,750
Cold Weather Package 744 744 744   635 635
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209 1,209 1,209      
Heated second row seats         410 410
Premium Package         3,140 3,140
Convenience Package         1,545  
Technology Package         2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Sport Activity Package           1,595
Options (change) 2,100 2,100 2,100 0 12,050 12,100
Options (change) 1,953 1,953 1,953 0 10,965 11,015
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $81,795 $85,495 $90,595 $138,895 $50,045 $55,695
Total Invoice $76,132 $79,575 $84,316 $129,383 $46,170 $51,375

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,440
Model Year201420142014201420122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X3X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8500hp W12240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20245/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$81,795$85,495$90,595$138,895$50,045$55,695
Adjustments for Features-2,710-2,710-2,710-9,5850-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,085$82,785$87,885$129,310$50,045$55,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$8,800$50,225$0$5,000
Total Invoice$76,132$79,575$84,316$129,383$46,170$51,375
Adjustments for Features-2,522-2,522-2,522-8,9290-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,610$77,053$81,794$120,454$46,170$50,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$8,184$46,844$0$4,605

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201420142014201420122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X3X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500$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$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
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$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails     $250
Second-row high console   $250  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$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  
Laminated rear side windows   $100  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500$1500$1500  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
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  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $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  
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 $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$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  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,450$11,450$11,450$18,325$8,740$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$2,710$2,710$9,585$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,522-2,522-2,522-8,9290-600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8X3
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 Weight4,465 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 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

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
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

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
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

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

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested166587%
Total Not Requested25013%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested46518%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested166587%
Total Not Requested25013%
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%

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