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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: $57,370

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $60,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,765

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $56,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $43,900
Base Invoice $106,858 $40,570
Driver Assistance Package 2,100  
Wood trim 0  
Sport Package   2,150
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   2,650
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Driver Assistance Package 1,954  
Wood trim 0  
Sport Package   1,955
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   2,410
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 2,100 13,545
Options (change) 1,954 12,270
Destination 925 825
Gas Tax 0 -900
Total Price $117,925 $57,370
Total Invoice $109,737 $52,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,758
Model Year20152009
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine520hp V8265hp I6 D
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-21225/40-18
Total Price$117,925$57,370
Adjustments for Features-13,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,800$57,370
Total Invoice$109,737$52,765
Adjustments for Features-12,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,523$52,765

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

Model Year20152009
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$16,990$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,2140

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

Model Year20152009
ModelA8 / S83-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 Weight4,465 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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