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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: $71,677

BMW X5 xDrive40e   
Difference: $13,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,192

BMW X5 xDrive40e   
Difference: $13,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelX5X5X5X5X5A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40exDrive50iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,700 $57,000 $57,700 $62,100 $71,500 $82,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $51,005 $53,120 $53,765 $57,810 $66,460 $76,725 $85,560
Luxury Seating Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,350      
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Cold Weather Package 550 550 550 550 550    
Adaptive M Suspension 900 900 900   900    
M Sport 4,450 4,450 4,450   3,900    
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Power door closers 600 600 600 600      
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150   150    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Executive Package         3,200 2,000  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         500    
Executive Plus Package             1,750
Luxury Seating Package 910 910 910 1,230      
Premium Package 2,320 2,320 2,320 2,320      
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive M Suspension 820 820 820   820    
M Sport 4,050 4,050 4,050   3,550    
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Driver Assistance Package 1,275 1,275 1,275 1,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Power door closers 545 545 545 545      
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230      
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135   135    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Executive Package         2,910 1,860  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         455    
Executive Plus Package             1,628
Options (change) 18,400 18,400 18,400 13,250 14,000 2,000 1,750
Options (change) 16,740 16,740 16,740 12,055 12,735 1,860 1,628
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $74,095 $76,395 $77,095 $71,677 $86,495 $85,475 $94,725
Total Invoice $68,740 $70,855 $71,500 $66,192 $80,190 $79,560 $88,163

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive40e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,947
Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelX5X5X5X5X5A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40exDrive50iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$74,095$76,395$77,095$71,677$86,495$85,475$94,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,950-1,500-2,200-1,940-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,095$74,445$75,145$70,177$84,295$83,535$91,260
Cost Above Minimum$3,918$4,268$4,968$0$14,118$0$7,725
Total Invoice$68,740$70,855$71,500$66,192$80,190$79,560$88,163
Adjustments for Features0-1,809-1,808-1,385-2,040-1,806-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,740$69,046$69,692$64,807$78,150$77,754$84,938
Cost Above Minimum$3,933$4,239$4,885$0$13,343$0$7,184

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2016201620162016201620182018
ModelX5X5X5X5X5A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40exDrive50iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction      $0
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power     $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear     $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net     $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Ski sack     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 $0  
Body kit$0$0$0 $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows     $200$200
Laminated rear side windows     $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     $1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Compass     $0$0
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls    $0  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $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
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$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,550$9,500$9,500$9,050$9,750$9,490$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,950$1,500$2,200$1,940$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,809-1,808-1,385-2,040-1,806-3,225

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162018
ModelX5A8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase115.5 in122.9 in
Length193.2 in207.4 in
Width76.3 in76.7 in
Height69.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Ceramic controls0No
Total Requested77544%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested300064%
Total Not Requested170036%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested150058%
Total Not Requested107542%

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