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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: $100,845

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $36,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $92,900

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $34,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA8X5
TrimA8 L W12M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $133,500 $87,250
Base Invoice $124,157 $80,450
Active rear differential 1,300  
Rear Climate Package   700
Cold Weather Package   600
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Temporary spare tire   150
Wood trim   0
Power door closers   600
Proximity key   1,000
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Active rear differential 1,210  
Rear Climate Package   635
Cold Weather Package   545
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,460
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Temporary spare tire   135
Wood trim   0
Power door closers   545
Proximity key   910
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,300 12,700
Options (change) 1,210 11,555
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $136,975 $100,845
Total Invoice $127,542 $92,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,979
Model Year20122012
ModelA8X5
TrimA8 L W12M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine500hp W12555hp V8
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$136,975$100,845
Adjustments for Features-2,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,115$100,845
Total Invoice$127,542$92,900
Adjustments for Features-2,6630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$124,879$92,900

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122012
ModelA8X5
TrimA8 L W12M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Handwriting recognition$200 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$14,325$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6630

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122012
ModelA8X5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in115.5 in
Length207.4 in191.2 in
Width76.7 in76.1 in
Height57.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,773 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.221.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.261.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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