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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: $56,620

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $39,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,280

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $36,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series
TrimA8 4.0TS8328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,400 $114,900 $40,250
Base Invoice $80,352 $106,858 $38,115
Premium Package 3,950   2,450
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,100 950
Cold Weather Package 750 750 800
Warm Weather Package 1,700    
Wood trim   0  
Luxury Package     0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Lighting Package     800
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700
Technology Package     2,750
Sunshade, rear, power     575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200
AWD     2,000
Premium Package 3,673   2,255
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,954 875
Cold Weather Package 697 697 735
Warm Weather Package 1,582    
Wood trim   0  
Luxury Package     0
Leather seating surfaces     1,335
Lighting Package     735
Driver Assistance Plus     1,565
Technology Package     2,530
Sunshade, rear, power     530
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105
AWD     1,860
Options (change) 8,650 2,850 15,375
Options (change) 8,045 2,651 14,170
Destination 925 925 995
Total Price $95,975 $118,675 $56,620
Total Invoice $89,322 $110,434 $53,280

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,003
Model Year201520152017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series
TrimA8 4.0TS8328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine435hp V8520hp V8180hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG24/36 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/35-21225/50-17
Total Price$95,975$118,675$56,620
Adjustments for Features-4,340-6,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,635$111,785$56,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,150$0
Total Invoice$89,322$110,434$53,280
Adjustments for Features-4,039-6,4120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,283$104,022$53,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,739$0

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

Model Year201520152017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S83-Series
TrimA8 4.0TS8328d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Laminated rear side windows $100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
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$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$9,915$12,465$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$6,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,039-6,4120

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

Model Year20152017
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 Weight4,465 lb.3,695 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Legroom38.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested120060%
Total Not Requested80040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
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
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested255091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested129088%
Total Not Requested17512%

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