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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: $51,575

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $28,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,595

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $27,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelX3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $77,900 $120,100
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $72,448 $111,693
Premium Package 3,200 2,200    
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400    
Sunshades, second row 250 250    
Wood trim 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     600  
Premium Package 2,910 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 865 865 883  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275    
Sunshades, second row 230 230    
Wood trim 455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     557  
Options (change) 10,850 8,450 1,550 0
Options (change) 9,875 7,690 1,440 0
Destination 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $51,575 $54,275 $80,275 $122,625
Total Invoice $47,595 $50,105 $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: $27,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,169
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelX3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4300hp 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)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$51,575$54,275$80,275$122,625
Adjustments for Features00-1,020-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,575$54,275$79,255$118,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$39,075
Total Invoice$47,595$50,105$74,713$114,218
Adjustments for Features00-949-4,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,595$50,105$73,764$110,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$36,453

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2014201420092009
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
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 
App support$0$0  
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  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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$8,355$8,355$9,375$12,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,020$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments00-949-4,001

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20142009
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145050%
Total Not Requested145050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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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