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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: $61,270

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $32,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,475

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $30,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA8A8X5X5
TrimA8 LA8 L W123.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $42,685 $50,595
Cold Weather Package 800   900 900
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950      
Premium Package 2,000   2,850 1,850
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000      
Technology Package     2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package     2,100 2,100
Rear Climate Package     900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Power liftgate     500 500
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700 1,700
Proximity key     1,000 1,000
iPod integration     400 400
HD radio     350 350
Heated second row seats     350 350
Cold Weather Package 744   820 820
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883      
Premium Package 1,860   2,595 1,685
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790      
Technology Package     2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,910 1,910
Rear Climate Package     820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Power liftgate     455 455
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545 1,545
Proximity key     910 910
iPod integration     365 365
HD radio     320 320
Heated second row seats     320 320
Options (change) 8,050 0 14,245 13,245
Options (change) 7,486 0 12,965 12,055
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $93,625 $135,675 $61,270 $68,870
Total Invoice $87,133 $126,332 $56,475 $63,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,308
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA8A8X5X5
TrimA8 LA8 L W123.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8500hp W12260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$93,625$135,675$61,270$68,870
Adjustments for Features-2,525-5,7500-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,100$129,925$61,270$68,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$38,825$0$7,250
Total Invoice$87,133$126,332$56,475$63,475
Adjustments for Features-2,350-5,3540-323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,783$120,978$56,475$63,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,195$0$6,677

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelA8A8X5X5
TrimA8 LA8 L W123.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
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  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console $250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000$1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100  
LED headlights $1000  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100$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$25  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,415$14,640$8,890$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$5,750$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,350-5,3540-323

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122008
ModelA8X5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in115.5 in
Length207.4 in191.1 in
Width76.7 in76.1 in
Height57.9 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.0 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
Audi A8 A8 L

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested215088%
Total Not Requested29012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35056%
Total Not Requested27544%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested29022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35056%
Total Not Requested27544%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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