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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,270

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $29,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,380

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $28,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,200 $80,900 $110,000 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $67,146 $75,238 $102,300 $32,290 $39,190
Warm Weather Package 1,700 1,700      
Around view cameras 750 750      
Convenience Package 3,000 3,000      
LED headlights 1,600 1,600      
Wood trim     0    
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575
Steering-linked headlights       900  
Premium Package       3,600 1,900
Technology Package       2,550 2,550
Sport Line       2,500 1,700
Parking Package       1,550 1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical       900 900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500
Heated front seats       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Warm Weather Package 1,582 1,582      
Around view cameras 697 697      
Convenience Package 2,790 2,790      
LED headlights 1,488 1,488      
Wood trim     0    
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525
Steering-linked headlights       820  
Premium Package       3,275 1,730
Technology Package       2,320 2,320
Sport Line       2,275 1,545
Parking Package       1,410 1,410
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical       820 820
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475
Heated front seats       455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 7,050 7,050 0 14,475 11,075
Options (change) 6,557 6,557 0 13,195 10,100
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $80,145 $88,845 $110,895 $50,270 $54,370
Total Invoice $74,598 $82,690 $103,195 $46,380 $50,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,400
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$80,145$88,845$110,895$50,270$54,370
Adjustments for Features-7,325-7,325-10,92500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,820$81,520$99,970$50,270$54,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$27,150$0$4,100
Total Invoice$74,598$82,690$103,195$46,380$50,185
Adjustments for Features-6,818-6,818-10,16600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,780$75,872$93,029$46,380$50,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,092$25,249$0$3,805

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
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$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,825$9,825$13,425$2,500$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,325$7,325$10,925$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,818-6,818-10,16600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelA8 / S83-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 Weight4,377 lb.3,407 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 Legroom37.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested370097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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