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BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,735

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $36,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,895

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $34,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelX3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3.0siA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,600 $81,400 $85,100 $90,400 $137,900
Base Invoice $35,510 $75,702 $79,144 $84,072 $128,248
Premium Package 2,800        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Cold Weather Package 1,000 750 750 750  
Obstacle detection, rear 700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475        
Rear side airbags 385        
HD radio 350        
Navigation system 1,800        
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,000 1,000 1,000  
Premium Package 2,550        
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Cold Weather Package 910 697 697 697  
Obstacle detection, rear 635        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430        
Rear side airbags 350        
HD radio 315        
Navigation system 1,640        
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   930 930 930  
Options (change) 8,310 1,750 1,750 1,750 0
Options (change) 7,560 1,627 1,627 1,627 0
Destination 825 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,735 $84,075 $87,775 $93,075 $140,125
Total Invoice $43,895 $78,254 $81,696 $86,624 $130,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,760
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelX3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3.0siA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine260hp I6333hp V6240hp V6 D435hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$47,735$84,075$87,775$93,075$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-7,090-7,240-7,240-13,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,735$76,985$80,535$85,835$126,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$8,850$49,275
Total Invoice$43,895$78,254$81,696$86,624$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-6,599-6,739-6,738-12,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,895$71,655$74,957$79,886$117,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,302$8,231$45,908

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelX3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim3.0siA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100    
Roof rails$250    
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500$1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200    
Skid plate (one)$50    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote    $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,090$13,180$13,330$13,330$19,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,090$7,240$7,240$13,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,599-6,739-6,738-12,910

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082015
ModelX3A8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.1 in122.9 in
Length179.7 in207.4 in
Width73.0 in76.7 in
Height66.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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