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

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Audi A8 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,470

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $44,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,230

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $42,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelA81-Series1-Series
TrimA8128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $78,750 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $73,237 $26,490 $32,290
Cold Weather Package 800 750 600
Sport Package 5,900 1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100 100
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
HD radio   350 350
iPod integration   400 400
Active steering   1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Cold Weather Package 744 685 545
Sport Package 5,487 1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90 90
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights   730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
HD radio   315 315
iPod integration   365 365
Active steering   1,230 1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Options (change) 6,700 12,045 10,595
Options (change) 6,231 10,915 9,590
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $86,325 $41,470 $46,320
Total Invoice $80,343 $38,230 $42,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,584
Model Year201220082008
ModelA81-Series1-Series
TrimA8128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine372hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$86,325$41,470$46,320
Adjustments for Features-8,0900-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,235$41,470$46,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650
Total Invoice$80,343$38,230$42,705
Adjustments for Features-7,5290-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,814$38,230$42,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,291

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201220082008
ModelA81-Series1-Series
TrimA8128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$9,690$1,600$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,090$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5290-184

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelA81-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.8 in104.7 in
Length202.2 in171.7 in
Width76.7 in68.8 in
Height57.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000Yes
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested160052%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
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, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested318094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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, passenger seat100Yes
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
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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