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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: $58,195

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $29,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,720

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $26,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelX3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive30iM40iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $82,500 $91,500
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $76,725 $85,096
Convenience Tier 2,850      
Driving Assistance Package 900 900    
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950    
Executive Tier 3,500      
Luxury Design 350      
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Sunshades, second row 250 250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350    
Heated second row seats 350 350    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Parking Assistance Package   700    
Leather seating surfaces   1,700    
Executive Package     1,500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250
Convenience Tier 2,620      
Driving Assistance Package 830 830    
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715    
Executive Tier 3,220      
Luxury Design 320      
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Sunshades, second row 230 230    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320    
Heated second row seats 320 320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Parking Assistance Package   645    
Leather seating surfaces   1,565    
Executive Package     1,396  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093
Options (change) 14,750 9,800 3,750 2,250
Options (change) 13,565 9,020 3,489 2,093
Destination 995 995 950 950
Total Price $58,195 $65,095 $87,200 $94,700
Total Invoice $54,720 $61,195 $81,164 $88,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,911
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelX3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive30iM40iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine248hp I4355hp I6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$58,195$65,095$87,200$94,700
Adjustments for Features-2500-1,900-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,945$65,095$85,300$92,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,150$0$6,850
Total Invoice$54,720$61,195$81,164$88,139
Adjustments for Features-2350-1,768-2,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,485$61,195$79,396$85,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,710$0$6,370

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelX3X3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive30iM40iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Gesture control system$100   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,440$9,190$11,090$11,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$1,900$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2350-1,768-2,373

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182017
ModelX3A8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.8 in122.9 in
Length185.9 in207.4 in
Width74.4 in76.7 in
Height66.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested174080%
Total Not Requested42520%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested174080%
Total Not Requested42520%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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