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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: $50,820

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $26,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,920

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $24,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelA83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $69,331 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Technology Package 1,500        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600        
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical         700
M Sport Design         0
Technology Package 1,396        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 558        
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690 690
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460 460
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Adaptive dampers - electrical         645
M Sport Design         0
Options (change) 2,100 9,575 9,575 9,575 7,925
Options (change) 1,954 8,810 8,810 8,810 7,295
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $77,475 $52,320 $50,820 $52,169 $57,870
Total Invoice $72,110 $49,915 $47,920 $48,894 $54,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,330
Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelA83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT6T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$77,475$52,320$50,820$52,169$57,870
Adjustments for Features-4,385-1,2500-1,275-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,090$51,070$50,820$50,894$56,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$74$5,275
Total Invoice$72,110$49,915$47,920$48,894$54,495
Adjustments for Features-4,081-1,1930-1,195-1,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,029$48,722$47,920$47,699$52,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,023$221$0$5,125

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102018201820182018
ModelA83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual  $150  
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power door closers$300    
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Lane departure warning$200    
Rear side airbags$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    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$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    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
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    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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    
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$9,550$6,415$5,165$6,440$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$1,250$0$1,275$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,081-1,1930-1,195-1,671

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102018
ModelA83-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 A8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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