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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 xDrive35i's price is $25,345 lower than the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L'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 xDrive35i, the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L includes additional features worth $1185. 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 $1185 adjustment for the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L's additional features, the BMW X3 xDrive35i is $25,345 less than the BMW X3 xDrive35i.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 25,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 24,013
Model Year20102012
ModelA8 / S8X3
TrimA8 LxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers200, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/50-18
Total Price80,32553,795
Adjustments for Features-1,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price79,14053,795
Total Invoice74,76149,645
Adjustments for Features-1,1030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice73,65849,645

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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.

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Lowest Total Price: BMW X3 xDrive35i
Difference: 26,530
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
Difference: 25,116
Model Year20102012
ModelA8 / S8X3
TrimA8 LxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price78,40042,700
Base Invoice72,91239,465
Cold Weather Package500700
Rear air vents with automatic controls600 
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400
Navigation system 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 750
Premium Package 3,450
Heated second row seats 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
Rearview camera 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350
Cold Weather Package 635
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275
Navigation system 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 685
Premium Package 3,140
Heated second row seats 410
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Rearview camera 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320
Total options1,10010,200
Total options1,0249,285
Destination825895
Total Price80,32553,795
Total Invoice74,76149,645

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
ModelA8 / S8X3
TrimA8 LxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Power decklid$350 
Power door closers$200 
Power liftgate $350
Regenerative braking $0
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$100 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring / active trace control $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
Dual-zone climate control$125 
HD radio $100
Media drive, large $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Traffic information $50
Voice control for external devices $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1250 
Total Value of Features$9,600$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1030

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
ModelA8 / S8X3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in110.6 in
Length204.4 in183.0 in
Width74.6 in74.1 in
Height57.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.663.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
A8 L

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical750Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control150No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50No
Media hard drive100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar350No
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails / tracks w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested46518%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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

Price of the Audi A8 / S8: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr 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 BMW X3

Price of the BMW X3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr 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.
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expensive for what you get, particularly when compared to other vehicles.
2007 4dr 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...)
2006 4dr 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.
2005 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The Ultimate Bank Account Drain
2004 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 insanely expensive 20K more than Vue

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