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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: $51,195

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $30,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,745

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $28,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelX3X3X3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $74,690 $120,100
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $69,461 $111,693
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200 3,275  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Satellite radio         550  
Rear air vents with automatic controls         600  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000 3,045  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Adaptive cruise control         1,953 1,953
Satellite radio         490  
Rear air vents with automatic controls         557  
Options (change) 11,700 11,800 11,800 9,900 6,525 2,100
Options (change) 10,650 10,740 10,740 9,010 6,045 1,953
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $51,195 $53,295 $54,795 $56,395 $81,990 $124,675
Total Invoice $47,745 $49,675 $51,055 $52,545 $76,281 $116,121

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,517
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelX3X3X3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$51,195$53,295$54,795$56,395$81,990$124,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,050-1,095-5,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,195$51,245$52,745$54,345$80,895$119,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,150$0$38,760
Total Invoice$47,745$49,675$51,055$52,545$76,281$116,121
Adjustments for Features0-1,911-1,910-1,910-1,019-4,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,745$47,764$49,145$50,635$75,262$111,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$19$1,400$2,890$0$36,183

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelX3X3X3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Second-row high console     $250
Ski sack     $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat    $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows     $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system, console-mounted     $1000
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50
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$300$300  
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$8,455$10,505$10,505$10,505$9,550$13,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,050$1,095$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,911-1,910-1,910-1,019-4,676

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152008
ModelX3A8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in121.0 in
Length183.8 in204.4 in
Width74.1 in74.6 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
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 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested155052%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%

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