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BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,095 BMW X3 sDrive28i | ||||||
| Difference: $39,330 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,475 BMW X3 sDrive28i | ||||||
| Difference: $36,542 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 | A8 | A8 |
| Trim | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i | A8 L | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $38,500 | $40,500 | $42,000 | $45,500 | $84,700 | $133,500 |
| Base Invoice | $36,100 | $37,940 | $39,320 | $42,540 | $78,772 | $124,157 |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,300 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | 900 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,600 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 950 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,185 | 1,275 | 1,275 | 1,275 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,910 | 2,000 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | 2,790 | 2,790 |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | 820 | |||
| LED headlights | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,730 | 1,488 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 883 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,600 | 13,700 | 13,700 | 11,800 | 6,850 | 3,000 |
| Options (change) | 12,380 | 12,470 | 12,470 | 10,740 | 6,370 | 2,790 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $53,095 | $55,195 | $56,695 | $58,295 | $92,425 | $138,675 |
| Total Invoice | $49,475 | $51,405 | $52,785 | $54,275 | $86,017 | $129,122 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,270 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,763 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 | A8 | A8 |
| Trim | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i | A8 L | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 372hp V8 | 500hp W12 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 | 245/50-18 | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $53,095 | $55,195 | $56,695 | $58,295 | $92,425 | $138,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,050 | -2,050 | -2,050 | -4,060 | -9,335 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,095 | $53,145 | $54,645 | $56,245 | $88,365 | $129,340 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $50 | $1,550 | $3,150 | $0 | $40,975 |
| Total Invoice | $49,475 | $51,405 | $52,785 | $54,275 | $86,017 | $129,122 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,909 | -1,909 | -1,909 | -3,779 | -8,692 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,475 | $49,496 | $50,876 | $52,366 | $82,238 | $120,430 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $21 | $1,401 | $2,891 | $0 | $38,192 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | X3 | X3 | A8 | A8 |
| Trim | sDrive28i | xDrive28i | xDrive28d | xDrive35i | A8 L | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 |
| RWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, 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 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $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 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,640 | $8,690 | $8,690 | $8,690 | $10,700 | $15,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 | $4,060 | $9,335 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,909 | -1,909 | -1,909 | -3,779 | -8,692 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | X3 | A8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 183.8 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,031 lb. | 4,454 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 | 36.5 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 sDrive28i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2650 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 12% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| 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 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2650 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 12% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| 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 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2650 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 12% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| 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 |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
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