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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: $76,295

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $17,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,240

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $16,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X5X5X5
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $81,500 $90,500 $137,900 $55,200 $57,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $75,796 $84,166 $128,248 $50,965 $53,265 $59,245
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250        
Dynamic Package 2,500 2,500        
Sport Style Package 3,200          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000        
Adaptive Drive       3,500 3,500 3,500
Convenience Package       3,500 3,500  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       2,100 1,700 2,100
Technology Package       1,700 1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package       750 750 750
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,900 1,900 1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400 2,400
Entertainment system, console-mounted       1,700 1,700 1,700
Active steering       1,550 1,550 1,550
Power door closers       600 600 600
Temporary spare tire       150 150 150
Lane departure warning         950 950
Premium Package           1,850
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093        
Dynamic Package 2,326 2,326        
Sport Style Package 2,976          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790        
Adaptive Drive       3,185 3,185 3,185
Convenience Package       3,185 3,185  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,910 1,545 1,910
Technology Package       1,545 1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package       685 685 685
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       1,730 1,730 1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185 2,185
Entertainment system, console-mounted       1,545 1,545 1,545
Active steering       1,410 1,410 1,410
Power door closers       545 545 545
Temporary spare tire       135 135 135
Lane departure warning         865 865
Premium Package           1,685
Options (change) 10,950 7,750 0 20,200 20,750 19,500
Options (change) 10,185 7,209 0 18,380 18,880 17,745
Destination 925 925 925 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $93,375 $99,175 $140,125 $76,295 $79,345 $84,595
Total Invoice $86,906 $92,300 $130,473 $70,240 $73,040 $77,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,999
Model Year201620162016201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X5X5X5
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20265/40-20265/40-20255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18
Total Price$93,375$99,175$140,125$76,295$79,345$84,595
Adjustments for Features-2,865-3,515-4,2900-200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,510$95,660$135,835$76,295$79,145$84,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$45,325$0$2,850$8,100
Total Invoice$86,906$92,300$130,473$70,240$73,040$77,885
Adjustments for Features-2,667-3,271-3,9940-184-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,239$89,029$126,479$70,240$72,856$77,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,790$42,240$0$2,616$7,461

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year201620162016201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8X5X5X5
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Remote app   $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Second-row high console  $250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500$1500   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200   
Entertainment system, console-mounted   $1000$1000$1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200   
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Massage, second row seats  $150   
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$25   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$13,940$14,590$15,365$11,075$11,275$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$3,515$4,290$0$200$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,667-3,271-3,9940-184-184

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,465 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.221.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.261.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Sport Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras500Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested115092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras500Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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