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BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,860

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $38,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,115

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $36,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelX3A8A8
TrimxDrive30iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,850 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $35,920 $78,772 $124,157
Premium Package 3,750    
Cold Weather Package 1,000 800  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation system 1,800    
Rear side airbags 385    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300  
Premium Package 3,415    
Cold Weather Package 910 744  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Navigation system 1,640    
Rear side airbags 350    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209  
Options (change) 9,135 2,100 0
Options (change) 8,320 1,953 0
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $48,860 $87,675 $135,675
Total Invoice $45,115 $81,600 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,575
Model Year201020122012
ModelX3A8A8
TrimxDrive30iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine260hp I6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$48,860$87,675$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,350-11,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,860$81,325$123,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$42,400
Total Invoice$45,115$81,600$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-5,910-11,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,115$75,690$115,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,515

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year201020122012
ModelX3A8A8
TrimxDrive30iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
LED headlights  $1000
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
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$5,715$12,065$17,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,350$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,910-11,127

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20102012
ModelX3A8
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.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested2006%
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 A8 L

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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