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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: $74,145

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,620

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series
TrimA8S8M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $65,500
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $61,595
Premium Package 3,275 2,800  
Heated steering wheel 300 300  
Leather door panel trim 750    
Satellite radio 550 550  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600 600  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900  
Executive Package     4,100
Sunshade, rear, power     350
Full Merino Leather     2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
Premium Package 3,045 2,605  
Heated steering wheel 281 281  
Leather door panel trim 698    
Satellite radio 490 501  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557 557  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558  
Executive Package     3,770
Sunshade, rear, power     320
Full Merino Leather     2,435
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 5,475 9,150 7,650
Options (change) 5,071 8,502 7,030
Destination 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $76,940 $105,325 $74,145
Total Invoice $71,587 $98,148 $69,620

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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: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,609
Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series
TrimA8S8M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10425hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20255/40-18
Total Price$76,940$105,325$74,145
Adjustments for Features-385-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,555$103,290$74,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,735$0
Total Invoice$71,587$98,148$69,620
Adjustments for Features-358-1,8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,229$96,252$69,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,023$0

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

Model Year200820082018
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Total Value of Features$7,675$9,325$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-358-1,8960

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

Model Year20082018
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.3,502 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 M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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