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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: $71,345

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $17,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,755

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $16,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelX5A8 / S8
TrimxDrive35dA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,700 $82,500
Base Invoice $52,345 $76,727
Premium Package 3,500  
Adaptive Drive 3,500  
Multicontour seats 1,300  
Cold Weather Package 750 800
Power door closers 600  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000
Premium Package 3,185  
Adaptive Drive 3,185  
Multicontour seats 1,185  
Cold Weather Package 685 744
Power door closers 545  
Temporary spare tire 135  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790
Options (change) 13,750 5,100
Options (change) 12,515 4,743
Destination 895 895
Total Price $71,345 $88,495
Total Invoice $65,755 $82,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,025
Model Year20122014
ModelX5A8 / S8
TrimxDrive35dA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine265hp I6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/45-19
Total Price$71,345$88,495
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,895$88,495
Total Invoice$65,755$82,365
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,340$82,365

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122014
ModelX5A8 / S8
TrimxDrive35dA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,700$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122014
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 Weight5,379 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested144074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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