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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: $77,135

BMW X3 M   
Difference: $7,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201620162016
ModelX3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimMA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $69,900 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Navigation system 1,700      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200      
Competition Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Heated front seats 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,700      
Heated steering wheel 190      
Sunshades, second row 250      
Temporary spare tire 150      
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250  
Navigation system 1,565      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105      
Competition Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505      
Heated front seats 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,565      
Heated steering wheel 175      
Sunshades, second row 230      
Temporary spare tire 140      
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093  
Options (change) 6,240 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 5,745 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 995 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $77,135 $84,675 $93,675 $140,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,067
Model Year2021201620162016
ModelX3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimMA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine503hp I6333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG16/25 MPG16/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-21255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$77,135$84,675$93,675$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-20,420-21,070-24,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,135$64,255$72,605$115,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,350$51,325

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2021201620162016
ModelX3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimMA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900$900
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500$1500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt 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
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,500$24,920$25,570$29,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20,420$21,070$24,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19,007-19,610-22,854

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20212016
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 Weight4,620 lb.4,464 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 M

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
265/40YR21 tires200No
255/40YR21 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
503 hp@5950
442 lb-ft@2600
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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