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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: $56,125

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $29,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,725

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $28,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,100 $83,900 $112,500 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $69,844 $78,028 $104,627 $34,080 $39,880
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800 950 950
Warm Weather Package 1,700 1,700      
Driver Assistance Package 3,250 3,250 2,250 1,900 1,900
Premium Package 4,000 4,000   3,100 2,200
Wood trim     0    
Lane departure warning     500    
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       875 875
Sport Line       2,750 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus       700 700
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights       900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Cold Weather Package 744 744 744 865 865
Warm Weather Package 1,582 1,582      
Driver Assistance Package 3,023 3,023 2,093 1,730 1,730
Premium Package 3,720 3,720   2,820 2,000
Wood trim     0    
Lane departure warning     467    
Sunshade, rear, power       525 525
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       795 795
Sport Line       2,505 1,775
Driver Assistance Plus       635 635
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights       820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 9,750 9,750 3,550 18,350 15,750
Options (change) 9,069 9,069 3,304 16,720 14,350
Destination 895 895 895 925 925
Total Price $85,745 $94,545 $116,945 $56,125 $59,825
Total Invoice $79,808 $87,992 $108,826 $51,725 $55,155

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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: $21,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,451
Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$85,745$94,545$116,945$56,125$59,825
Adjustments for Features-8,200-8,200-10,9000-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,545$86,345$106,045$56,125$58,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$28,500$0$2,550
Total Invoice$79,808$87,992$108,826$51,725$55,155
Adjustments for Features-7,632-7,632-10,1430-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,176$80,360$98,683$51,725$54,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,184$26,507$0$2,370

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

Model Year20142014201420132013
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 $1300
6-speed manual   $150 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0  
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app   $25$25
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
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
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
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 
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
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  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300$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$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,600$10,600$13,300$2,400$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,200$8,200$10,900$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,632-7,632-10,1430-1,060

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

Model Year20142013
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 Weight4,366 lb.3,361 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

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
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%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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