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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: $44,090

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $33,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,365

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $32,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $28,300 $33,485
Premium Package 3,275 2,800 2,900 2,200
Satellite radio 550 550 595 595
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200 2,200
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600 600    
Sport Package     1,600 1,600
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500 500
Premium Package 3,045 2,605 2,640 2,000
Satellite radio 490 501 540 540
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953 2,000 2,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557 557    
Sport Package     1,455 1,455
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455 455
Options (change) 6,525 6,050 12,495 10,995
Options (change) 6,045 5,616 11,370 10,000
Destination 775 775 695 695
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $77,990 $102,225 $44,090 $48,290
Total Invoice $72,561 $95,262 $40,365 $44,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,186
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$77,990$102,225$44,090$48,290
Adjustments for Features-6,460-6,4600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,530$95,765$44,090$48,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,235$0$3,950
Total Invoice$72,561$95,262$40,365$44,180
Adjustments for Features-6,010-6,0200-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,551$89,242$40,365$43,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,691$0$3,586

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

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8325i330i
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 
Power trunk closer$350$350  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,925$7,925$1,465$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,460$6,460$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,010-6,0200-229

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

Model Year20082006
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.3,286 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 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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