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BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,825 BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| Difference: $34,020 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,990 BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| Difference: $32,050 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $36,750 | $41,050 | $78,500 | $87,200 | $134,500 |
| Base Invoice | $34,010 | $37,965 | $73,007 | $81,096 | $125,087 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,150 | 1,150 | 800 | 800 | |
| Technology Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,450 | 3,450 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,850 | 1,150 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,250 | ||||
| Around view cameras | 750 | 750 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,600 | 1,600 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | 1,300 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,045 | 1,045 | 744 | 744 | |
| Technology Package | 2,910 | 2,910 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,140 | 3,140 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,685 | 1,045 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,140 | ||||
| Around view cameras | 697 | 697 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,488 | 1,488 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | 1,209 | |||
| Options (change) | 12,200 | 12,750 | 4,450 | 4,450 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 11,105 | 11,605 | 4,138 | 4,138 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $49,825 | $54,675 | $83,845 | $92,545 | $137,495 |
| Total Invoice | $45,990 | $50,445 | $78,040 | $86,129 | $128,082 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,075 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,378 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 333hp V6 | 420hp V8 | 500hp W12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/55-17 | 245/50-18 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $49,825 | $54,675 | $83,845 | $92,545 | $137,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -650 | -3,945 | -3,945 | -8,870 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,825 | $54,025 | $79,900 | $88,600 | $128,625 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | $8,700 | $48,725 |
| Total Invoice | $45,990 | $50,445 | $78,040 | $86,129 | $128,082 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -600 | -3,672 | -3,671 | -8,263 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,990 | $49,845 | $74,368 | $82,458 | $119,819 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,855 | $0 | $8,090 | $45,451 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,080 | $8,730 | $12,025 | $12,025 | $16,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $650 | $3,945 | $3,945 | $8,870 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -600 | -3,672 | -3,671 | -8,263 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 |
| Model | X3 | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,113 lb. | 4,410 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 42.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 21% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1665 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3175 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 3% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 28% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 51% |
| Sport Activity Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| 245/50WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 56% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 21% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1665 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2875 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 115 | 4% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
| Around view cameras | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T
| Around view cameras | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
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