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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: $78,535

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $11,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,585

BMW X5 sDrive35i   
Difference: $10,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201620162016
ModelX5X5X5X5A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $73,800 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Base Invoice $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $69,315 $75,796 $84,166 $128,248
Luxury Seating Package 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450        
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Executive Tier 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,950      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700        
M Sport Design 4,350 4,350 4,350 4,450      
Adaptive M Suspension 900 900 900        
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350      
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 3,000 3,000  
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250      
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Dynamic Handling Package       4,500      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       500      
Interior Design Package       1,950      
Driver Assistance Package         2,250 2,250  
Sport Package             1,000
Luxury Seating Package 920 920 920        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335        
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,139 2,139 2,139
Executive Tier 2,575 2,575 2,575 2,715      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565        
M Sport Design 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,095      
Adaptive M Suspension 830 830 830        
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505        
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320      
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,790 2,790  
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230      
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105 1,105 1,105        
Dynamic Handling Package       4,140      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       460      
Interior Design Package       1,795      
Driver Assistance Package         2,093 2,093  
Sport Package             930
Options (change) 20,590 20,590 20,590 20,800 7,550 7,550 3,300
Options (change) 18,945 18,945 18,945 19,140 7,022 7,022 3,069
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $78,535 $80,835 $82,335 $95,595 $89,975 $98,975 $143,425
Total Invoice $73,585 $75,725 $77,120 $89,450 $83,743 $92,113 $133,542

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,981
Model Year2018201820182018201620162016
ModelX5X5X5X5A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$78,535$80,835$82,335$95,595$89,975$98,975$143,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,950-3,200-1,265-1,915-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,535$78,885$80,385$92,395$88,710$97,060$138,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,850$13,860$0$8,350$50,025
Total Invoice$73,585$75,725$77,120$89,450$83,743$92,113$133,542
Adjustments for Features0-1,827-1,826-2,994-1,177-1,782-4,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,585$73,898$75,294$86,456$82,566$90,331$129,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$1,709$12,871$0$7,765$46,609

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2018201820182018201620162016
ModelX5X5X5X5A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr 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$1300
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
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
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Second-row high console      $250
Ski sack    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel    $1500$1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0   
CD changer, remote      $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Compass    $0$0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250   
Seats and Interior Trim 
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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
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$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500   
Active steering      $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,700$10,650$10,650$11,900$9,965$10,615$13,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,950$3,200$1,265$1,915$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,827-1,826-2,994-1,177-1,782-4,367

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182016
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 length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length 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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested145066%
Total Not Requested75034%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length 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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested145066%
Total Not Requested75034%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length 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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested145066%
Total Not Requested75034%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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