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Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,270

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $9,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,135

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $9,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $54,850
Base Invoice $69,331 $50,640
Leather door panel trim 750 1,100
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600  
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   2,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   1,050
Obstacle detection, rear   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Leather door panel trim 699 1,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls 558  
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,820
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   955
Obstacle detection, rear   320
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 1,350 10,295
Options (change) 1,257 9,370
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $76,725 $67,270
Total Invoice $71,413 $62,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,163
Model Year20102009
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$76,725$67,270
Adjustments for Features-5,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,230$67,270
Total Invoice$71,413$62,135
Adjustments for Features-5,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,298$62,135

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102009
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,950$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102009
ModelA83-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
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145086%
Total Not Requested24014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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