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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: $52,875

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $36,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,780

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $34,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelX3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $78,800 $82,500 $87,600 $135,900
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $73,284 $76,727 $81,468 $126,388
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400        
Premium Package 3,200 2,200 4,000 4,000 4,000  
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Cold Weather Package 950 950 800 800 800  
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 3,250 3,250 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Wood trim 500          
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
Around view cameras 350 350        
Sunshades, second row 250 250        
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,300 1,300 1,300  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275        
Premium Package 2,910 2,000 3,720 3,720 3,720  
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Cold Weather Package 865 865 744 744 744  
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 3,023 3,023 3,023  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Wood trim 455          
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
Around view cameras 320 320        
Sunshades, second row 230 230        
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,209 1,209 1,209  
Options (change) 12,150 9,750 9,350 9,350 9,350 0
Options (change) 11,060 8,875 8,696 8,696 8,696 0
Destination 925 925 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $52,875 $55,575 $89,045 $92,745 $97,845 $138,895
Total Invoice $48,780 $51,290 $82,875 $86,318 $91,059 $129,383

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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: $30,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,664
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelX3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6333hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$52,875$55,575$89,045$92,745$97,845$138,895
Adjustments for Features00-5,835-5,835-5,835-9,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,875$55,575$83,210$86,910$92,010$129,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$3,700$8,800$46,625
Total Invoice$48,780$51,290$82,875$86,318$91,059$129,383
Adjustments for Features00-5,431-5,431-5,430-8,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,780$51,290$77,444$80,887$85,629$120,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$3,443$8,185$43,499

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelX3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850 
Cruise control$150$150   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system     $0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Second-row high console     $250
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
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$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
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
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
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$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim     $250
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,740$8,740$14,575$14,575$14,575$17,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,835$5,835$5,835$9,060
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,431-5,431-5,430-8,440

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20142014
ModelX3A8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in122.9 in
Length183.0 in207.4 in
Width74.1 in76.7 in
Height65.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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