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BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,275

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $17,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,220

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $16,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelX5X5X5A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $52,100 $54,600 $58,900 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Base Invoice $48,130 $50,430 $54,390 $75,796 $84,166 $128,248
Convenience Package 2,750 2,750        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 1,700 2,100      
Technology Package 2,800 2,800 2,800      
Cold Weather Package 900 750 900      
Adaptive Drive 3,500   3,500      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150      
Active steering 1,550 1,550 1,550      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300      
Wide-view front camera 300 300 300      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Heated second row seats 350 350 350      
M Sport Package   4,800        
Lane departure warning   950 950      
Premium Package     2,200      
Rear Climate Package     900      
Premium Sound Package     1,800      
Driver Assistance Package       2,250 2,250  
Dynamic Package       2,500 2,500  
Sport Style Package       3,200    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       3,000 3,000  
Convenience Package 2,505 2,505        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,545 1,910      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Cold Weather Package 820 685 820      
Adaptive Drive 3,185   3,185      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545 1,545      
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135      
Active steering 1,410 1,410 1,410      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185      
Wide-view front camera 275 275 275      
Proximity key 910 910 910      
Heated second row seats 320 320 320      
M Sport Package   4,370        
Lane departure warning   865 865      
Premium Package     2,000      
Rear Climate Package     820      
Premium Sound Package     1,640      
Driver Assistance Package       2,093 2,093  
Dynamic Package       2,326 2,326  
Sport Style Package       2,976    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens       2,790 2,790  
Options (change) 23,300 25,000 26,050 10,950 7,750 0
Options (change) 21,215 22,765 23,715 10,185 7,209 0
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $76,275 $80,475 $85,825 $93,375 $99,175 $140,125
Total Invoice $70,220 $74,070 $78,980 $86,906 $92,300 $130,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,847
Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelX5X5X5A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6600, 16630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18265/40-20265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$76,275$80,475$85,825$93,375$99,175$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-200-300-3,050-3,700-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,275$80,275$85,525$90,325$95,475$135,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$9,250$0$5,150$45,325
Total Invoice$70,220$74,070$78,980$86,906$92,300$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-184-276-2,839-3,444-4,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,220$73,886$78,704$84,067$88,856$126,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,666$8,484$0$4,789$42,239

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201120112011201620162016
ModelX5X5X5A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
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$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails $250    
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Second-row high console     $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500$1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000$1000   
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200
Door sill trim plates   $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150
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$25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,240$11,440$11,540$14,290$14,940$15,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$300$3,050$3,700$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-276-2,839-3,444-4,167

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112016
ModelX5A8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.5 in122.9 in
Length191.2 in207.4 in
Width76.1 in76.7 in
Height69.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested61531%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested61531%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Aluminum roof rails0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested100062%
Total Not Requested61538%
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, 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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Sport Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

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