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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: $84,135

BMW X3 M Competition   
Difference: $540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162020
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12M Competition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $81,500 $90,500 $137,900 $76,900
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200
Navigation system       1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Temporary spare tire       150
Heated steering wheel       190
Heated front seats       500
Sunshades, second row       250
Leather seating surfaces       1,700
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,105
Navigation system       1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505
Temporary spare tire       140
Heated steering wheel       175
Heated front seats       460
Sunshades, second row       230
Leather seating surfaces       1,565
Options (change) 2,250 2,250 0 6,240
Options (change) 2,093 2,093 0 5,745
Destination 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $84,675 $93,675 $140,125 $84,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,067
Model Year2016201620162020
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12M Competition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12503hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/25 MPG16/25 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20255/40-21
Total Price$84,675$93,675$140,125$84,135
Adjustments for Features-20,420-21,070-24,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,255$72,605$115,580$84,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,350$51,325$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2016201620162020
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12M Competition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power front side windows$250$250$250 
Power locks$275$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row high console  $250 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900$900$900 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Body kit $0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500$1500 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats  $150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$24,920$25,570$29,045$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$20,420$21,070$24,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-19,007-19,610-22,8540

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162020
ModelA8 / S8X3
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 Weight4,464 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.262.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M Competition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%

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