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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: $49,895

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $30,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,035

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $28,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelX3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $77,900 $120,100
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $72,448 $111,693
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Convenience Package 1,700      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Heated second row seats 450 450    
Cold Weather Package 700 700 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Rearview camera 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     600  
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Convenience Package 1,545      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Heated second row seats 410 410    
Cold Weather Package 635 635 883  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Rearview camera 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     557  
Options (change) 11,900 10,200 1,550 0
Options (change) 10,830 9,285 1,440 0
Destination 895 895 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $49,895 $53,795 $80,275 $122,625
Total Invoice $46,035 $49,645 $74,713 $114,218

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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: $29,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,612
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelX3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$49,895$53,795$80,275$122,625
Adjustments for Features00-1,145-4,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,895$53,795$79,130$118,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$0$39,075
Total Invoice$46,035$49,645$74,713$114,218
Adjustments for Features00-1,066-4,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,035$49,645$73,647$110,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,610$0$36,454

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelX3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system, console-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$8,205$8,205$9,350$12,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,145$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,066-4,117

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122009
ModelX3A8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in121.0 in
Length183.0 in204.4 in
Width74.1 in74.6 in
Height65.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested131540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested46518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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