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BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,945

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $30,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,330

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $27,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelX3A8
TrimxDrive35iA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $48,950 $84,000
Base Invoice $46,205 $78,120
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400  
Driver Assistance Package 950 3,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
LED headlights 1,900 1,400
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300
Navigation system 1,795  
Text dictation 0  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 875 2,790
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Heated front seats 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
LED headlights 1,750 1,302
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209
Options (change) 11,000 6,650
Options (change) 10,130 6,184
Destination 995 875
Total Price $60,945 $91,525
Total Invoice $57,330 $85,179

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,211
Model Year20172011
ModelX3A8
TrimxDrive35iA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6372hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19
Total Price$60,945$91,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,945$89,765
Total Invoice$57,330$85,179
Adjustments for Features0-1,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,330$83,541

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172011
ModelX3A8
TrimxDrive35iA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,765$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,638

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172011
ModelX3A8
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 Weight4,230 lb.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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