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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: $54,060

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $29,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,895

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $27,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132018201820182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,200 $80,900 $110,000 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950
Base Invoice $67,146 $75,238 $102,300 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 3,000 2,500        
Convenience Package 3,000 3,000          
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800        
Warm Weather Package 1,700 1,700          
Around view cameras 750 750          
LED headlights 1,600 1,600          
Wood trim     0        
Shadow Sport Design       600 600 600  
Obstacle detection, rear       600 600 750 600
Convenience Tier       1,750 1,750 1,750  
Driving Assistance Package       500 500 500 500
Premium Tier       2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900
Executive Tier       3,100 3,100 2,800 3,100
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
Blind spot warning system       500 500 500 500
Heated steering wheel       190 190 190 190
Heated second row seats       350 350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical             700
M Sport Design             0
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,790 2,327        
Convenience Package 2,790 2,790          
Cold Weather Package 744 744 744        
Warm Weather Package 1,582 1,582          
Around view cameras 697 697          
LED headlights 1,488 1,488          
Wood trim     0        
Shadow Sport Design       550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear       550 550 690 550
Convenience Tier       1,610 1,610 1,610  
Driving Assistance Package       460 460 460 460
Premium Tier       2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670
Executive Tier       2,850 2,850 2,575 2,850
Sunshade, rear, power       530 530 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505 505 505
Blind spot warning system       460 460 460 460
Heated steering wheel       175 175 175 175
Heated second row seats       320 320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Adaptive dampers - electrical             645
M Sport Design             0
Options (change) 10,850 10,850 3,300 12,815 12,815 12,665 11,165
Options (change) 10,091 10,091 3,071 11,785 11,785 11,650 10,270
Destination 895 895 895 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0
Total Price $83,945 $92,645 $114,195 $55,560 $54,060 $55,259 $61,110
Total Invoice $78,132 $86,224 $106,266 $52,890 $50,895 $51,734 $57,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,285
Model Year2013201320132018201820182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$83,945$92,645$114,195$55,560$54,060$55,259$61,110
Adjustments for Features-5,450-5,450-8,850-1,2500-1,025-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,495$87,195$105,345$54,310$54,060$54,234$59,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$26,850$250$0$174$5,275
Total Invoice$78,132$86,224$106,266$52,890$50,895$51,734$57,470
Adjustments for Features-5,073-5,072-8,236-1,1900-960-1,669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,059$81,152$98,030$51,700$50,895$50,774$55,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,093$24,971$926$121$0$5,027

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

Model Year2013201320132018201820182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8328d330i330e iPerformance340i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual    $150  
AWD$1700$1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300    
Power trunk closer$350$350$350    
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0 
8 kWh battery pack     $0 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Regenerative braking   $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Laminated front side windows  $200    
Laminated rear side windows  $100    
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300    
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$9,075$9,075$12,475$4,875$3,625$4,650$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,450$5,450$8,850$1,250$0$1,025$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,073-5,072-8,236-1,1900-960-1,669

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

Model Year20132018
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.3,502 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested170077%
Total Not Requested50023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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