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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: $48,920

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $29,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,060

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570
Premium Package 3,275 2,800 3,350 2,650 2,650
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio 550 550      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575
Steering-linked headlights     800    
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100
Sport Package     2,050 2,150 2,150
6-speed manual     0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Proximity key     500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500
iPod integration     400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Premium Package 3,045 2,605 3,050 2,410 2,410
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953 2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio 490 501      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557 557      
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525
Steering-linked headlights     730    
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910
Sport Package     1,865 1,955 1,955
6-speed manual     0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Proximity key     455 455 455
Heated front seats     455 455 455
iPod integration     365 365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430 430
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Options (change) 6,525 6,050 14,495 13,095 13,195
Options (change) 6,045 5,616 13,145 11,865 11,955
Destination 775 775 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0 -900
Total Price $77,990 $102,225 $48,920 $54,220 $57,020
Total Invoice $72,561 $95,262 $45,060 $49,945 $52,450

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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: $22,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,551
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT6T6M6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$77,990$102,225$48,920$54,220$57,020
Adjustments for Features-6,395-7,29500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,595$94,930$48,920$54,220$55,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,335$0$5,300$7,050
Total Invoice$72,561$95,262$45,060$49,945$52,450
Adjustments for Features-5,950-6,79800-966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,611$88,464$45,060$49,945$51,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,853$0$4,885$6,424

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

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100
6-speed manual  $150$150 
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player  $125$125$125
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather door panel trim $250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,200$9,100$1,805$1,805$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,395$7,295$0$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,950-6,79800-966

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

Model Year20082009
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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%
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
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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