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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: $39,520

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $45,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,500

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $43,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920082008
ModelA8A81-Series1-Series
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 60128i135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $83,800 $96,800 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $78,772 $90,992 $26,490 $32,290
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Cold Weather Package     750 600
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights     800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Sport Package       1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Cold Weather Package     685 545
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights     730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Sport Package       1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90
Options (change) 0 0 10,095 10,045
Options (change) 0 0 9,185 9,135
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $84,795 $97,795 $39,520 $45,770
Total Invoice $79,767 $91,987 $36,500 $42,250

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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: $35,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,761
Model Year2019201920082008
ModelA8A81-Series1-Series
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 60128i135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp V6 H453hp V8 H230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$84,795$97,795$39,520$45,770
Adjustments for Features-10,105-13,3550-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,690$84,440$39,520$45,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$5,650
Total Invoice$79,767$91,987$36,500$42,250
Adjustments for Features-9,506-12,5620-554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,261$79,425$36,500$41,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,164$0$5,196

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2019201920082008
ModelA8A81-Series1-Series
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 60128i135i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras $500  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150  
Wide-view rear camera $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$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  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$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  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,305$16,555$3,200$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,105$13,355$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,506-12,5620-554

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20192008
ModelA81-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase123.1 in104.7 in
Length208.7 in171.7 in
Width76.6 in68.8 in
Height58.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0Yes
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 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%
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
Compass0Yes
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%
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%

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