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Audi A8 vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $82,445

BMW X5 xDrive35i   
Difference: $19,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,360

BMW X5 xDrive35i   
Difference: $18,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelA8X5X5X5
TrimA8 LxDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $57,000 $57,700 $71,500
Base Invoice $78,120 $53,120 $53,765 $66,460
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 1,400 1,400  
Cold Weather Package 800 550 550 550
Premium Package 2,000 2,550 2,550  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950      
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Drive Select Plus Package 2,300      
LED headlights 1,400 1,900 1,900 1,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 2,200 2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300      
Adaptive M Suspension   900 900 900
M Sport   4,450 4,450 3,900
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700 1,700
Luxury Seating Package   1,000 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200
Sunshades, second row   250 250 250
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Power door closers   600 600 600
Active steering   1,550 1,550 1,550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200 1,200  
Interior Design Package       1,950
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 1,275 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 744 500 500 500
Premium Package 1,860 2,320 2,320  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883      
Night vision 2,139 2,095 2,095 2,095
Drive Select Plus Package 2,139      
LED headlights 1,302 1,730 1,730 1,730
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,000 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209      
Adaptive M Suspension   820 820 820
M Sport   4,050 4,050 3,550
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545 1,545
Luxury Seating Package   910 910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090
Sunshades, second row   230 230 230
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Power door closers   545 545 545
Active steering   1,410 1,410 1,365
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090 1,090  
Interior Design Package       1,775
Cooled or ventilated front seats       455
Options (change) 17,050 24,450 24,450 19,650
Options (change) 15,856 22,245 22,245 17,835
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $101,925 $82,445 $83,145 $92,145
Total Invoice $94,851 $76,360 $77,005 $85,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,996
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelA8X5X5X5
TrimA8 LxDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$101,925$82,445$83,145$92,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-1,625-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,925$80,820$81,520$90,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$9,800
Total Invoice$94,851$76,360$77,005$85,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,505-1,505-1,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,851$74,855$75,500$83,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$645$9,023

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelA8X5X5X5
TrimA8 LxDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50$50$50
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0
Body kit $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear$100   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,375$11,000$11,000$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$1,625$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,505-1,505-1,412

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112016
ModelA8X5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in115.5 in
Length207.4 in193.2 in
Width76.7 in76.3 in
Height57.9 in69.4 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.266.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Drive Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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