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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,345

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $17,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,755

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $16,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8X5
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $56,700
Base Invoice $76,727 $52,345
Cold Weather Package 800 750
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000  
Premium Package   3,500
Multicontour seats   1,300
Adaptive Drive   3,500
Temporary spare tire   150
Power door closers   600
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900
Cold Weather Package 744 685
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790  
Premium Package   3,185
Multicontour seats   1,185
Adaptive Drive   3,185
Temporary spare tire   135
Power door closers   545
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730
Options (change) 5,100 13,750
Options (change) 4,743 12,515
Destination 895 895
Total Price $88,495 $71,345
Total Invoice $82,365 $65,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,025
Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8X5
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/55-18
Total Price$88,495$71,345
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,495$70,895
Total Invoice$82,365$65,755
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,365$65,340

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8X5
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIxDrive35d
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
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 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
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 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,250$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8X5
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 Weight4,564 lb.5,379 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
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested144074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

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