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BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,670

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $29,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,150

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $28,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelX5A8A8
Trim3.0siA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $45,900 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $42,230 $78,772 $124,157
Rear Climate Package 700    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100    
Cold Weather Package 900 800  
Technology Package 2,600    
Premium Package 4,050 2,000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,800    
Active steering 1,400    
Sport Package 3,600    
Heated second row seats 350    
Proximity key 1,000    
Satellite radio 595    
iPod integration 400    
HD radio 500    
Drive Select Plus Package   2,300  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000  
Rear Climate Package 635    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910    
Cold Weather Package 820 744  
Technology Package 2,365    
Premium Package 3,685 1,860  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,640    
Active steering 1,230    
Sport Package 3,275    
Heated second row seats 320    
Proximity key 910    
Satellite radio 540    
iPod integration 365    
HD radio 450    
Drive Select Plus Package   2,139  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790  
Options (change) 19,995 10,350 0
Options (change) 18,145 9,625 0
Destination 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $66,670 $95,925 $135,675
Total Invoice $61,150 $89,272 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,982
Model Year200720122012
ModelX5A8A8
Trim3.0siA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine260hp I6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$66,670$95,925$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,670$93,625$132,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,675
Total Invoice$61,150$89,272$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-3,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,150$87,132$123,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,057

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8

Model Year200720122012
ModelX5A8A8
Trim3.0siA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,540$10,840$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,140-3,143

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20072012
ModelX5A8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.5 in122.9 in
Length191.1 in207.4 in
Width76.1 in76.7 in
Height69.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested35056%
Total Not Requested27544%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested325082%
Total Not Requested69018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested62533%
Total Not Requested125067%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Drive Select Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

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