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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: $54,845

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $30,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,070

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $28,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelX3X3X3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500 $82,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540 $76,725 $85,560
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    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Technology Package 3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150    
Around view cameras 750 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250    
Executive Package         2,000  
Executive Plus Package           1,750
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    
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Technology Package 2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865    
Around view cameras 685 685 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230    
Executive Package         1,860  
Executive Plus Package           1,628
Options (change) 15,350 15,450 15,450 13,550 2,000 1,750
Options (change) 13,975 14,065 14,065 12,335 1,860 1,628
Destination 995 995 995 995 975 975
Total Price $54,845 $56,945 $58,445 $60,045 $85,475 $94,725
Total Invoice $51,070 $53,000 $54,380 $55,870 $79,560 $88,163

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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: $23,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,277
Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelX3X3X3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$54,845$56,945$58,445$60,045$85,475$94,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,050-6,675-8,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,845$54,895$56,395$57,995$78,800$86,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,150$0$7,725
Total Invoice$51,070$53,000$54,380$55,870$79,560$88,163
Adjustments for Features0-1,908-1,907-1,907-6,213-7,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,070$51,092$52,473$53,963$73,347$80,531
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$1,403$2,893$0$7,184

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201520152015201520182018
ModelX3X3X3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 
Active noise reduction     $0
Heated steering wheel    $100$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
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0
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  
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Ski sack    $50$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 
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$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100
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  
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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200
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$250
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,290$8,340$8,340$8,340$12,965$14,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,050$6,675$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908-1,907-1,907-6,213-7,632

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152018
ModelX3A8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase110.6 in122.9 in
Length183.8 in207.4 in
Width74.1 in76.7 in
Height66.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.7 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 Legroom36.5 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested275092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144098%
Total Not Requested252%

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested275092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested275092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144098%
Total Not Requested252%

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested210045%
Total Not Requested260055%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested127550%

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