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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: $66,195

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $10,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,150

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $10,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series
TrimA8S8M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $49,675
Premium Package 3,275 2,800 1,900
Leather door panel trim 750   1,100
Satellite radio 550 550  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600 600  
Technology Package     3,250
Sunshade, rear, power     575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     1,050
Obstacle detection, rear     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Premium Package 3,045 2,605 1,730
Leather door panel trim 698   1,000
Satellite radio 490 501  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557 557  
Technology Package     2,960
Sunshade, rear, power     525
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     955
Obstacle detection, rear     320
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 5,175 3,950 10,270
Options (change) 4,790 3,663 9,350
Destination 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100 1,300
Total Price $76,640 $100,125 $66,195
Total Invoice $71,306 $93,309 $61,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,123
Model Year200820082008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series
TrimA8S8M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10414hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$76,640$100,125$66,195
Adjustments for Features-5,410-6,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,230$94,065$66,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,835$0
Total Invoice$71,306$93,309$61,150
Adjustments for Features-5,033-5,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,273$87,662$61,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,389$0

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series
TrimA8S8M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power seatback 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,850$8,500$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,410$6,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,033-5,6470

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

Model Year20082008
ModelA8 / S83-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in108.7 in
Length199.3 in178.2 in
Width74.6 in71.5 in
Height56.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145087%
Total Not Requested22513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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