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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: $50,875

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $32,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,945

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $30,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8X3X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $92,000 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,560 $34,010 $37,965
Convenience Package     1,850 1,150
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Technology Package     3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package     1,150 1,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Head-up display (HUD)     1,300 1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Sport Activity Package       1,250
Convenience Package     1,685 1,045
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Technology Package     2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package     1,045 1,045
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Head-up display (HUD)     1,185 1,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Sport Activity Package       1,140
Options (change) 0 0 13,250 13,800
Options (change) 0 0 12,060 12,560
Destination 975 975 875 875
Total Price $83,475 $92,975 $50,875 $55,725
Total Invoice $77,700 $86,535 $46,945 $51,400

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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: $29,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,860
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8X3X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8240hp I6300hp 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)255/45-19265/40-20245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$83,475$92,975$50,875$55,725
Adjustments for Features-3,110-6,3600-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,365$86,615$50,875$55,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0$4,200
Total Invoice$77,700$86,535$46,945$51,400
Adjustments for Features-2,895-5,9190-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,805$80,616$46,945$50,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,811$0$3,855

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8X3X3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportxDrive28ixDrive35i
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
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 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$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  
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
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
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$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  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$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  
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 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  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,315$15,565$9,205$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,110$6,360$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,895-5,9190-600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182011
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 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.263.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested39028%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested37549%
Total Not Requested39051%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
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
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 Requested287596%
Total Not Requested1154%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

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