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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: $53,960

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $34,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,830

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $31,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $40,250
Base Invoice $72,587 $38,115
Convenience Package 2,350  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Cold Weather Package 800  
LED headlights 1,400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Driving Assistance Package   500
Convenience Tier   1,750
Premium Tier   2,900
Luxury Design   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Blind spot warning system   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Heated second row seats   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
AWD   2,000
Convenience Package 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Cold Weather Package 744  
LED headlights 1,302  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
Driving Assistance Package   460
Convenience Tier   1,610
Premium Tier   2,670
Luxury Design   0
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Blind spot warning system   460
Heated steering wheel   175
Heated second row seats   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 9,250 12,715
Options (change) 8,603 11,720
Destination 875 995
Total Price $88,175 $53,960
Total Invoice $82,065 $50,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,699
Model Year20112019
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8255hp I4
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$88,175$53,960
Adjustments for Features-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,450$53,960
Total Invoice$82,065$50,830
Adjustments for Features-2,5360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,529$50,830

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112019
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $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
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,550$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5360

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112019
ModelA83-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in112.2 in
Length202.2 in185.7 in
Width76.7 in71.9 in
Height57.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,409 lb.3,772 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

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 controls100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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