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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: $49,475

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $30,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,680

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $28,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S81-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $75,100 $83,900 $112,500 $39,300
Base Invoice $69,844 $78,028 $104,627 $36,335
Sport Plus Package 3,500 3,500    
Wood trim     0  
M Sport Package       1,300
Navigation system       2,150
Premium Package       1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Heated front seats       500
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Obstacle detection, rear       380
Proximity key       500
Active steering       1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Sport Plus Package 3,257 3,257    
Wood trim     0  
M Sport Package       1,185
Navigation system       1,955
Premium Package       1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Heated front seats       455
Auto-dimming headlights       230
Obstacle detection, rear       345
Proximity key       455
Active steering       1,410
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Options (change) 3,500 3,500 0 9,280
Options (change) 3,257 3,257 0 8,450
Destination 895 895 895 895
Total Price $79,495 $88,295 $113,395 $49,475
Total Invoice $73,996 $82,180 $105,522 $45,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,823
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S81-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21215/40-18
Total Price$79,495$88,295$113,395$49,475
Adjustments for Features-8,050-8,050-12,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,445$80,245$101,070$49,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$29,625$0
Total Invoice$73,996$82,180$105,522$45,680
Adjustments for Features-7,493-7,492-11,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,503$74,688$94,053$45,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,185$27,550$0

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

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S81-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Wide-view rear camera  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Laminated front side windows  $200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
LED headlights  $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,575$10,575$14,850$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,050$8,050$12,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,493-7,492-11,4690

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S81-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.8 in104.7 in
Length202.2 in172.2 in
Width76.7 in68.8 in
Height57.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,366 lb.3,209 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 Legroom37.7 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M 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 buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%

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