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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: $109,995

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $32,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $101,850

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $30,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelA8X5
TrimA8 L W12M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $133,500 $98,800
Base Invoice $124,157 $91,575
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Night vision 2,300 2,300
Active rear differential 1,300  
Executive Package   4,500
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Wood trim   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,700
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Night vision 2,139 2,095
Active rear differential 1,210  
Executive Package   4,095
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Wood trim   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,545
Options (change) 6,600 10,200
Options (change) 6,139 9,280
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $142,275 $109,995
Total Invoice $132,471 $101,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,528
Model Year20122016
ModelA8X5
TrimA8 L W12M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine500hp W12567hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20285/35-21
Total Price$142,275$109,995
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,175$109,995
Total Invoice$132,471$101,850
Adjustments for Features-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,378$101,850

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122016
ModelA8X5
TrimA8 L W12M
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat$100 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,550$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-930

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,773 lb.5,260 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 W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights500Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Total Requested152569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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