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Audi A8 vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $64,970 BMW X5 xDrive30i | |||||
| Difference: $28,655 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $59,850 BMW X5 xDrive30i | |||||
| Difference: $27,283 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | xDrive30i | xDrive35d | xDrive48i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $84,700 | $133,500 | $47,500 | $51,200 | $56,200 |
| Base Invoice | $78,772 | $124,157 | $43,880 | $47,285 | $51,885 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 950 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 2,200 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 3,000 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | ||
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Rear Climate Package | 900 | 900 | 900 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | |||
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| HD radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 883 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,860 | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,000 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,140 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | ||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,790 | ||||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,365 | 2,365 | 2,365 | ||
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Rear Climate Package | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | 540 | ||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | |||
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | ||
| HD radio | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 135 | 135 | 135 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,050 | 0 | 16,645 | 16,645 | 15,245 |
| Options (change) | 7,486 | 0 | 15,145 | 15,145 | 13,870 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | -1,800 | 0 |
| Total Price | $93,625 | $135,675 | $64,970 | $66,870 | $72,270 |
| Total Invoice | $87,133 | $126,332 | $59,850 | $61,455 | $66,580 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,130 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,863 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | xDrive30i | xDrive35d | xDrive48i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 500hp W12 | 260hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 350hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 | 205, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $93,625 | $135,675 | $64,970 | $66,870 | $72,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,625 | -4,850 | -100 | -100 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,000 | $130,825 | $64,870 | $66,770 | $72,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,825 | $0 | $1,900 | $7,400 |
| Total Invoice | $87,133 | $126,332 | $59,850 | $61,455 | $66,580 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,512 | -4,516 | -92 | -92 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $85,621 | $121,816 | $59,758 | $61,363 | $66,580 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,195 | $0 | $1,605 | $6,822 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | X5 | X5 | X5 |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | xDrive30i | xDrive35d | xDrive48i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $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 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $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 | $1000 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $11,415 | $14,640 | $9,890 | $9,890 | $9,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,625 | $4,850 | $100 | $100 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,512 | -4,516 | -92 | -92 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| Model | A8 | X5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 115.5 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 69.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,454 lb. | 4,983 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 23.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 60.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 36.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 21.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 61.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 590 | 22% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 590 | 22% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i
| Upgraded leather upholstery | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 590 | 37% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 275 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 44% |
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