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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: $48,860

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $32,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,115

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $31,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014201420142014
ModelX3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive30iA8 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 $38,850 $78,800 $82,500 $87,600 $135,900
Base Invoice $35,920 $73,284 $76,727 $81,468 $126,388
Premium Package 3,750        
Cold Weather Package 1,000 800 800 800  
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 1,300 1,300  
Premium Package 3,415        
Cold Weather Package 910 744 744 744  
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 1,209 1,209  
Options (change) 9,135 2,100 2,100 2,100 0
Options (change) 8,320 1,953 1,953 1,953 0
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $48,860 $81,795 $85,495 $90,595 $138,895
Total Invoice $45,115 $76,132 $79,575 $84,316 $129,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,711
Model Year20102014201420142014
ModelX3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive30iA8 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 D420hp 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$48,860$81,795$85,495$90,595$138,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,775-6,775-6,775-13,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,860$75,020$78,720$83,820$125,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,700$8,800$50,225
Total Invoice$45,115$76,132$79,575$84,316$129,383
Adjustments for Features0-6,306-6,306-6,305-12,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,115$69,826$73,269$78,011$116,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,443$8,185$46,842

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20102014201420142014
ModelX3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive30iA8 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 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
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
LED headlights    $1000
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim    $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$5,715$12,490$12,490$12,490$19,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,775$6,775$6,775$13,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,306-6,306-6,305-12,715

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20102014
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.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 / 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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