Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison
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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 $31,020 lower than the Audi A8 / S8 A8 L's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 31,020 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 29,292 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | X3 |
| Trim | A8 L | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/27 MPG | 19/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 630, 14 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 245/50-18 |
| Total Price | 87,925 | 53,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,110 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 84,815 | 53,795 |
| Total Invoice | 81,831 | 49,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,894 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 78,937 | 49,645 |
Invoice Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3
Price Comparison (MSRP): Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3The 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: BMW X3 xDrive35i | ||
| Difference: 34,130 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i | ||
| Difference: 32,186 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | X3 |
| Trim | A8 L | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | 84,000 | 42,700 |
| Base Invoice | 78,120 | 39,465 |
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 700 |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 950 | |
| 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 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 0 | |
| 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 options | 3,050 | 10,200 |
| Total options | 2,836 | 9,285 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 |
| Total Price | 87,925 | 53,795 |
| Total Invoice | 81,831 | 49,645 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Audi A8 / S8
| Price of the Audi A8 / S8: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | NO PROBLEM HERE CONSIDERING WHAT YOU GET. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the BMW X3
| Price of the BMW X3: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | X3 |
| Trim | A8 L | xDrive35i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power decklid | $350 | |
| Power door closers | $200 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Brake-initiated collision preparation system | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $350 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| 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 seatbelt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | $250 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1250 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,925 | $7,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,110 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,894 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | X3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 183.0 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,453 lb. | 4,222 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 63.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
A8 L
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
xDrive35i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Heated second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 750 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 150 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 50 | Yes |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 350 | No |
| Text-to-speech reader | 50 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails / tracks w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 465 | 18% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Audi A8 / S8 Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Audi A8 / S8: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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. |
What Our Members Are Saying about BMW X3 Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the BMW X3: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
