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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: $52,319

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $35,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,459

BMW 3-Series 330e   
Difference: $33,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelA83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800
Base Invoice $72,587 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800 800 800
Convenience Package 2,350        
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 950 950 950 950
LED headlights 1,400        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950        
Sunshades, second row, power 750        
Premium Package   2,450 2,450 2,450  
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Track Handling Package   2,300     1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Run-flat tire delete         0
Cold Weather Package 744 730 730 730 730
Convenience Package 2,185        
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 865 865 865 865
LED headlights 1,302        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883        
Sunshades, second row, power 699        
Premium Package   2,230 2,230 2,230  
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Track Handling Package   2,095     1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Run-flat tire delete         0
Options (change) 9,250 13,925 11,625 11,625 10,875
Options (change) 8,603 12,675 10,580 10,580 9,895
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $88,175 $53,270 $52,470 $52,319 $57,670
Total Invoice $82,065 $49,630 $48,915 $48,459 $53,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,647
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelA83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$88,175$53,270$52,470$52,319$57,670
Adjustments for Features-5,175-1,150-900-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,000$52,120$51,570$51,394$57,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$726$176$0$6,276
Total Invoice$82,065$49,630$48,915$48,459$53,705
Adjustments for Features-4,816-1,071-839-8570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,249$48,559$48,076$47,602$53,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$957$474$0$6,103

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelA83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8328i328d330e340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225    
High performance brake pads (optional) $0  $0
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Ski sack$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0 
8 kWh battery pack   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
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
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100    
Headlight washers$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked headlights$150    
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25    
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    
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,700$4,675$4,425$4,450$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$1,150$900$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,816-1,071-839-8570

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelA83-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in110.6 in
Length202.2 in182.5 in
Width76.7 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested245088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested245088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested245088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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