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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: $59,195

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $34,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,660

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $31,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelA8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $85,100 $42,750
Base Invoice $79,144 $40,440
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 950
Premium Package 3,950 1,750
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
LED headlights   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Technology Package   2,750
Text dictation   0
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Heated front seats   500
Sunshades, second row   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 875
Premium Package 3,673 1,610
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 930  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
LED headlights   1,750
Steering-linked headlights   830
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Dynamic Handling Package   1,290
Technology Package   2,530
Text dictation   0
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565
Heated front seats   460
Sunshades, second row   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 7,200 15,450
Options (change) 6,696 14,225
Destination 925 995
Total Price $93,225 $59,195
Total Invoice $86,765 $55,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,243
Model Year20152017
ModelA8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/50-18
Total Price$93,225$59,195
Adjustments for Features-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,150$59,195
Total Invoice$86,765$55,660
Adjustments for Features-2,8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,903$55,660

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152017
ModelA8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIxDrive28d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
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
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,840$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8620

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152017
ModelA8 / S8X3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in110.6 in
Length207.4 in183.8 in
Width76.7 in74.1 in
Height57.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.263.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested129088%
Total Not Requested17512%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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