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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: $56,645

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $37,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202011
ModelX3X3X3A8
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $41,950 $43,950 $55,900 $84,000
Luxury Design 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier 2,850 2,850    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Driving Assistance Package 900 900 900  
Premium Tier 3,300 3,300 2,950  
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250  
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 700  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Cold Weather Package       800
Premium Package       2,000
Driver Assistance Package       3,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls       950
LED headlights       1,400
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel       1,300
Luxury Design 320 320    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier 2,620 2,620    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690    
Driving Assistance Package 830 830 830  
Premium Tier 3,035 3,035 2,715  
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230  
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 920 645  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Cold Weather Package       744
Premium Package       1,860
Driver Assistance Package       2,790
Rear air vents with automatic controls       883
LED headlights       1,302
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel       1,209
Options (change) 13,700 13,700 9,100 9,450
Options (change) 12,600 12,600 8,375 8,788
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $56,645 $58,645 $65,995 $94,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,907
Model Year2020202020202011
ModelX3X3X3A8
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6372hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19255/45-19
Total Price$56,645$58,645$65,995$94,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,250-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,645$56,945$63,745$91,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$7,100$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year2020202020202011
ModelX3X3X3A8
TrimsDrive30ixDrive30iM40iA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Ski sack   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$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
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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 bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,140$9,840$10,390$11,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,250$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-394-319-2,825

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20202011
ModelX3A8
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 Weight4,042 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
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)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested121556%
Total Not Requested95044%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
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)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested121556%
Total Not Requested95044%

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)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested121556%
Total Not Requested95044%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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