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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: $57,475

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $34,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,905

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $32,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $42,050
Base Invoice $72,587 $38,885
Convenience Package 2,350 1,800
Sport Package 5,900 2,150
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Premium Package   2,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Navigation system   2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Active steering   1,550
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Convenience Package 2,185 1,640
Sport Package 5,487 1,955
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
Premium Package   2,410
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Navigation system   1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Active steering   1,365
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 12,950 14,550
Options (change) 12,044 13,145
Destination 875 875
Total Price $91,875 $57,475
Total Invoice $85,506 $52,905

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,494
Model Year20112011
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$91,875$57,475
Adjustments for Features-9,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,090$57,475
Total Invoice$85,506$52,905
Adjustments for Features-9,1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,399$52,905

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112011
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh 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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$11,925$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1070

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112011
ModelA83-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in108.7 in
Length202.2 in178.2 in
Width76.7 in71.5 in
Height57.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000Yes
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested160052%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested150094%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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