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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: $53,320

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $24,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,665

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $23,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820
Premium Package 3,275 2,800 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Heated steering wheel 300 300        
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100        
Satellite radio 550 550        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600 600        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900 950 950 950 950
Sport Line     2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package     950 950 950 950
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Steering-linked headlights     900 900    
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium Package 3,045 2,605 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Heated steering wheel 281 281        
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953        
Satellite radio 490 501        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557 557        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558 865 865 865 865
Sport Line     2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package     865 865 865 865
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865
Steering-linked headlights     820 820    
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Options (change) 6,825 11,250 14,825 14,825 12,225 12,225
Options (change) 6,326 10,455 13,490 13,490 11,120 11,120
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $78,290 $107,425 $53,320 $54,820 $56,970 $63,370
Total Invoice $72,842 $100,101 $49,665 $51,045 $53,045 $58,935

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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: $22,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,469
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6T6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$78,290$107,425$53,320$54,820$56,970$63,370
Adjustments for Features-2,910-4,8100-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,380$102,615$53,320$53,370$56,670$61,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,235$0$50$3,350$8,575
Total Invoice$72,842$100,101$49,665$51,045$53,045$58,935
Adjustments for Features-2,708-4,4820-1,350-279-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,134$95,619$49,665$49,695$52,766$57,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,485$0$30$3,101$7,898

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

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8S8328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,950$9,850$5,040$6,490$5,340$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$4,810$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,708-4,4820-1,350-279-1,372

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

Model Year20082015
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.3,411 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?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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