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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,560

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $25,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $24,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,900 $92,000 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $64,422 $84,065 $32,290 $39,190
Premium Package 4,400 3,500 3,600 1,900
Heated steering wheel 200   190 190
Satellite radio 550 550    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600 600    
Sport Line     2,500 1,700
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Rearview camera     400 400
Adaptive dampers - electrical     900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Premium Package 3,916 3,185 3,275 1,730
Heated steering wheel 178   175 175
Satellite radio 490 501    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 534 546    
Sport Line     2,275 1,545
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Rearview camera     365 365
Adaptive dampers - electrical     820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 5,750 4,650 13,765 10,365
Options (change) 5,118 4,232 12,535 9,440
Destination 720 720 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $75,370 $99,070 $49,560 $53,660
Total Invoice $70,260 $90,717 $45,720 $49,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,683
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$75,370$99,070$49,560$53,660
Adjustments for Features-5,210-5,11000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,160$93,960$49,560$53,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,800$0$4,100
Total Invoice$70,260$90,717$45,720$49,525
Adjustments for Features-4,857-4,67900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,403$86,038$45,720$49,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,635$0$3,805

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
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  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,475$7,375$2,265$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,210$5,110$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,857-4,67900

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelA8 / S83-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in110.6 in
Length199.3 in182.5 in
Width74.6 in71.3 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested80036%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120060%
Total Not Requested80040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested370097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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