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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,595

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $31,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,490

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $29,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S81-Series1-Series
TrimA8S8128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $27,230 $33,160
Ski sack 175 175    
Heated steering wheel 300 300    
Satellite radio 550 550    
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
6-speed manual     0 0
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Cold Weather Package     900 600
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Ski sack 164 164    
Heated steering wheel 281 281    
Satellite radio 490 501    
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
6-speed manual     0 0
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Cold Weather Package     820 545
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
iPod integration     365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 1,025 1,025 10,370 8,670
Options (change) 935 946 9,435 7,885
Destination 775 775 825 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $72,490 $97,200 $40,595 $45,345
Total Invoice $67,451 $90,592 $37,490 $41,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,950
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S81-Series1-Series
TrimA8S8128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine350hp V8450hp V10230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$72,490$97,200$40,595$45,345
Adjustments for Features-5,385-6,2850-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,105$90,915$40,595$45,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,810$0$4,650
Total Invoice$67,451$90,592$37,490$41,870
Adjustments for Features-5,011-5,8580-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,440$84,734$37,490$41,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,294$0$4,288

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S81-Series1-Series
TrimA8S8128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,450$8,350$2,065$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,385$6,285$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,011-5,8580-92

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelA8 / S81-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in104.7 in
Length199.3 in171.7 in
Width74.6 in68.8 in
Height56.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested318094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested288094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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