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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: $58,195

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $29,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,720

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $26,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8X3X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $91,500 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,096 $40,160 $51,180
Executive Package 1,500      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250    
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Executive Tier     3,500  
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Luxury Design     350  
Driving Assistance Package     900 900
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Heated second row seats     350 350
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350
Sunshades, second row     250 250
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Parking Assistance Package       700
Leather seating surfaces       1,700
Executive Package 1,396      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093    
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Executive Tier     3,220  
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Luxury Design     320  
Driving Assistance Package     830 830
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920 645
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Heated second row seats     320 320
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320
Sunshades, second row     230 230
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Parking Assistance Package       645
Leather seating surfaces       1,565
Options (change) 3,750 2,250 14,750 9,800
Options (change) 3,489 2,093 13,565 9,020
Destination 950 950 995 995
Total Price $87,200 $94,700 $58,195 $65,095
Total Invoice $81,164 $88,139 $54,720 $61,195

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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: $27,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,911
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8X3X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20265/40-20245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$87,200$94,700$58,195$65,095
Adjustments for Features-1,900-2,550-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,300$92,150$57,945$65,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0$7,150
Total Invoice$81,164$88,139$54,720$61,195
Adjustments for Features-1,768-2,373-2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,396$85,766$54,485$61,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,370$0$6,710

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8X3X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Ski sack$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Gesture control system  $100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,090$11,740$9,440$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$2,550$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,768-2,373-2350

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172018
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 Weight4,465 lb.4,151 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

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested174080%
Total Not Requested42520%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%

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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested174080%
Total Not Requested42520%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
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%

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