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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: $54,895

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $37,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,670

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $34,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3A8A8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $78,772 $124,157
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400    
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) 700 700 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
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  
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610      
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795    
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875 2,790 2,790
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
LED headlights 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,488  
Rear air vents with automatic controls         883  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel         1,209  
Options (change) 13,850 13,950 13,650 11,000 6,850 3,000
Options (change) 12,750 12,845 12,570 10,130 6,370 2,790
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $54,895 $56,995 $57,395 $60,945 $92,425 $138,675
Total Invoice $51,670 $53,625 $54,005 $57,330 $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: $33,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,568
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3A8A8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$54,895$56,995$57,395$60,945$92,425$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,300-4,060-9,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,895$54,945$55,345$58,645$88,365$129,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$450$3,750$0$40,975
Total Invoice$51,670$53,625$54,005$57,330$86,017$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-1,929-1,929-2,164-3,779-8,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,670$51,696$52,076$55,166$82,238$120,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$26$406$3,496$0$38,192

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelX3X3X3X3A8A8
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$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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
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$6,715$8,765$8,765$9,015$10,775$16,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,300$4,060$9,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,929-1,929-2,164-3,779-8,692

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
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 Weight4,031 lb.4,454 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 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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