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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: $48,620

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $44,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,545

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $42,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelA83-Series3-Series
TrimA8328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $32,400 $38,900
Base Invoice $73,237 $29,810 $35,790
Sport Package 5,900 1,600 1,600
Driver Assistance Package 3,000    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950    
Sunshades, second row, power 750    
Premium Package   3,250 2,550
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
iPod integration   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
HD radio   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Active steering   1,400 1,400
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
Sport Package 5,487 1,455 1,455
Driver Assistance Package 2,790    
Convenience Package 2,698    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883    
Sunshades, second row, power 699    
Premium Package   2,960 2,320
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
iPod integration   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
HD radio   450 450
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Active steering   1,230 1,230
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
Options (change) 13,500 15,445 14,045
Options (change) 12,557 13,960 12,680
Destination 875 775 775
Total Price $93,125 $48,620 $53,720
Total Invoice $86,669 $44,545 $49,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,817
Model Year201220072007
ModelA83-Series3-Series
TrimA8328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$93,125$48,620$53,720
Adjustments for Features-10,0000-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,125$48,620$53,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,750
Total Invoice$86,669$44,545$49,245
Adjustments for Features-9,3070-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,362$44,545$48,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,379

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220072007
ModelA83-Series3-Series
TrimA8328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,865$1,865$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,000$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,3070-321

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122007
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000Yes
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
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 warning200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested150094%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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