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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: $55,145

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $29,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,345

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $27,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelX3X3X3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $75,796 $84,166 $128,248
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200      
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Technology Package 2,750 2,750 2,750 2,750      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,250 2,250  
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275      
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000      
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Technology Package 2,505 2,505 2,505 2,505      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 2,093 2,093  
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230      
Options (change) 15,200 15,300 15,300 13,400 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 13,835 13,925 13,925 12,195 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,145 $57,245 $58,745 $61,195 $84,675 $93,675 $140,125
Total Invoice $51,345 $53,275 $54,655 $56,925 $78,814 $87,184 $130,473

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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: $23,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,884
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelX3X3X3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$55,145$57,245$58,745$61,195$84,675$93,675$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,300-6,000-6,650-10,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,145$55,195$56,695$58,895$78,675$87,025$130,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,750$0$8,350$51,325
Total Invoice$51,345$53,275$54,655$56,925$78,814$87,184$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-1,908-1,907-2,140-5,585-6,189-9,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,345$51,367$52,748$54,785$73,229$80,995$121,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$22$1,403$3,440$0$7,766$47,816

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelX3X3X3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100   
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$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$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Second-row high console      $250
Ski sack    $50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel    $1500$1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0   
CD changer, remote      $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$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$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats      $150
Memory system, passenger seat    $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats      $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering      $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,065$9,115$9,115$9,365$13,065$13,715$17,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,300$6,000$6,650$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908-1,907-2,140-5,585-6,189-9,428

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162016
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested144098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested144098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested144098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested144098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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