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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: $42,815

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $29,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,540

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $27,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S81-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimA8S8128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Heated steering wheel 300 300 190    
Satellite radio 550 550      
Premium Package     3,600 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights     900    
M Sport Package     1,900    
6-speed manual     0    
Cold Weather Package     700 550  
Technology Package     2,350 2,350 2,350
Wood trim     500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Sport seats       400  
Heated front seats         500
Heated steering wheel 281 281 175    
Satellite radio 490 501      
Premium Package     3,275 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights     820    
M Sport Package     1,730    
6-speed manual     0    
Cold Weather Package     635 500  
Technology Package     2,140 2,140 2,140
Wood trim     455    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Sport seats       365  
Heated front seats         455
Options (change) 850 850 10,690 6,250 5,800
Options (change) 771 782 9,730 5,690 5,280
Destination 775 775 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $72,315 $97,025 $42,815 $46,475 $49,975
Total Invoice $67,287 $90,428 $39,540 $42,950 $46,175

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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: $24,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,039
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S81-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimA8S8128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine350hp V8450hp V10230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$72,315$97,025$42,815$46,475$49,975
Adjustments for Features-5,085-5,985-25-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,230$91,040$42,790$46,350$49,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,810$0$3,560$7,185
Total Invoice$67,287$90,428$39,540$42,950$46,175
Adjustments for Features-4,731-5,578-23-1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,556$84,850$39,517$42,834$46,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,294$0$3,317$6,658

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

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S81-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimA8S8128i135i135is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather door panel trim $250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,800$8,700$2,740$2,840$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,085$5,985$25$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,731-5,578-23-1160

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

Model Year20082013
ModelA8 / S81-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in104.7 in
Length199.3 in172.2 in
Width74.6 in68.8 in
Height56.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,209 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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested368088%
Total Not Requested50012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested158076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80072%
Total Not Requested31528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested158076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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