| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $68,600 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $7,625 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $63,385 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $7,562 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | 3-Series |
| Trim | A8 | S8 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $74,050 | $96,200 | $55,900 |
| Base Invoice | $68,867 | $89,465 | $51,630 |
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | 1,100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 600 | 600 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 698 | 1,000 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 557 | 557 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Sunroof | 955 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,350 | 600 | 10,525 |
| Options (change) | 1,255 | 557 | 9,580 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 2,100 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $76,225 | $99,725 | $68,600 |
| Total Invoice | $70,947 | $92,947 | $63,385 |
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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: $2,230 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,541 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | 3-Series |
| Trim | A8 | S8 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 350hp V8 | 450hp V10 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 12 | 200, 12 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 265/35-20 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $76,225 | $99,725 | $68,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,395 | -6,045 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $70,830 | $93,680 | $68,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $22,850 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $70,947 | $92,947 | $63,385 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,021 | -5,634 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $65,926 | $87,313 | $63,385 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $21,387 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | 3-Series |
| Trim | A8 | S8 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,125 | $8,775 | $2,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,395 | $6,045 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,021 | -5,634 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 199.3 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 74.6 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,289 lb. | 3,341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 10% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 18% |
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