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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison

Audi A8 / S8 vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:
Audi A8 / S8 vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the A8 / S8 vs. X3 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the A8 / S8 and X3 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the BMW X3 3.0i's price is $70,605 lower than the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the A8 / S8 vs. X3 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the BMW X3 3.0i, the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12 includes additional features worth $6960. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $6960 adjustment for the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12's additional features, the BMW X3 3.0i is $70,605 less than the BMW X3 3.0i.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 70,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 64,533
Model Year20072006
ModelA8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L W123.0i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine500hp W12260hp I6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers200, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/55-17
Total Price121,77044,205
Adjustments for Features-6,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price114,81044,205
Total Invoice111,37440,475
Adjustments for Features-6,3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice105,00840,475

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Invoice Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Price Comparison (MSRP): Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: BMW X3 3.0i
Difference: 77,565
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
Difference: 70,899
Model Year20072006
ModelA8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L W123.0i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price119,35036,800
Base Invoice108,95433,670
Cold Weather Package 750
Premium Package 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 800
Obstacle detection, rear 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475
Rear side airbags 385
Navigation system 1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic 0
Cold Weather Package 685
Premium Package 1,640
Xenon HID headlights 730
Obstacle detection, rear 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430
Rear side airbags 350
Navigation system 1,640
5-speed shiftable automatic 0
Total options06,710
Total options06,110
Destination720695
Gas Tax1,7000
Total Price121,77044,205
Total Invoice111,37440,475

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Audi A8 / S8

Price of the Audi A8 / S8: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20054dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		NO PROBLEM HERE CONSIDERING WHAT YOU GET.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the BMW X3

Price of the BMW X3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20094dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Very expensive for few features. It will quickly be overtaken by other entrants who have leather, auto tailgates, fold up mirrors, bluetooth, cameras, etc. for less money than the base X3. Lose the metal key please.
20084dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Expensive for what you get, particularly when compared to other vehicles.
20074dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		I believe the pricing is about 10% too high, especially when one considers adding options... also the dealer seems to have less margin to deal then other competitors (Lexus,Acura...etc...)
20064dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		The base price is reasonable, but adding options quickly pushes the price north of $45K. Depreciation has been very high, mainly because of it being an SUV having to battle high gas prices.
20054dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		The Ultimate Bank Account Drain
20044dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		insanely expensive 20K more than Vue

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072006
ModelA8 / S8X3
TrimA8 L W123.0i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power decklid$350 
Power door closers$200 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50 
Laminated side glass$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive shocks - electrical$750 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1250 
Total Value of Features$13,350$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3660

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072006
ModelA8 / S8X3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in110.1 in
Length204.4 in179.7 in
Width74.6 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,729 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.671.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar, 4-way, driver150Yes
Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
OnStar350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Audi A8 / S8 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Audi A8 / S8: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 QUALITY APPEARANCE AND FEEL OF ALL MATERIALS INSIDE AND OUT OF CAR. ALL SEAMS MEET WELL. NO GAPS. AFTER 60K PLUS MILES ALL IS INTACT. NO RATTLES/SQUEEKS.
2004 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Simply the finest, "spaceage" frame, all aluminium body and parts.

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What Our Members Are Saying about BMW X3 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the BMW X3: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 ZERO defects in material and workmanship from delivery to its current 20,800 miles. The car is simply perfect, every seam straight, every screw tight. Not a rattle or squeak to be heard.
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good fit and finish. Heavy doors and tailgate. Seats fold down and up securely. Seats are smooth and tight.
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Materials are plain but substantive. Exception would be cheap cup holder and storage compartment between front seats - cheap cheap
2005 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Modern design, proven technologies, well built.
2004 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 top quality finishes

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