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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: $64,970

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $28,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,850

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $27,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelX5X5X5A8A8
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $47,500 $51,200 $56,200 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $43,880 $47,285 $51,885 $78,772 $124,157
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 2,200 2,000  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Rear Climate Package 900 900 900    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Cold Weather Package 1,250 1,250 1,250 800  
Technology Package 2,600 2,600 2,600    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
iPod integration 400 400      
HD radio 350 350 350    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Rear air vents with automatic controls       950  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel       1,300  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       3,000  
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,000 1,860  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Rear Climate Package 820 820 820    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Cold Weather Package 1,140 1,140 1,140 744  
Technology Package 2,365 2,365 2,365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
iPod integration 365 365      
HD radio 320 320 320    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135    
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) 16,645 16,645 15,245 8,050 0
Options (change) 15,145 15,145 13,870 7,486 0
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0 1,300
Total Price $64,970 $66,870 $72,270 $93,625 $135,675
Total Invoice $59,850 $61,455 $66,580 $87,133 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,863
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelX5X5X5A8A8
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$64,970$66,870$72,270$93,625$135,675
Adjustments for Features-100-1000-1,625-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,870$66,770$72,270$92,000$130,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,400$0$38,825
Total Invoice$59,850$61,455$66,580$87,133$126,332
Adjustments for Features-92-920-1,512-4,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,758$61,363$66,580$85,621$121,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$6,822$0$36,195

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelX5X5X5A8A8
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers   $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$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$1000$1000  
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
LED headlights    $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,890$9,890$9,790$11,415$14,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$100$0$1,625$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-92-920-1,512-4,516

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092012
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
61.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested215078%
Total Not Requested59022%
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested215078%
Total Not Requested59022%
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested59037%
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%

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%

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