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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: $84,995

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $42,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,735

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $39,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 PlusM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $62,000
Base Invoice $106,858 $57,720
Dynamic Package 11,000  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Wood trim 0 0
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Executive Package   4,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
LED headlights   1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Ceramic brake rotors   8,150
255/35YR19   1,200
Dynamic Package 10,230  
Cold Weather Package 697  
Wood trim 0 0
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Executive Package   3,915
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
LED headlights   1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Ceramic brake rotors   7,415
255/35YR19   1,090
Options (change) 11,750 22,000
Options (change) 10,927 20,020
Destination 925 995
Total Price $127,575 $84,995
Total Invoice $118,710 $78,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,005
Model Year20162015
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 PlusM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$127,575$84,995
Adjustments for Features-7,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,085$84,995
Total Invoice$118,710$78,735
Adjustments for Features-6,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,740$78,735

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

Model Year20162015
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 PlusM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,790$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9700

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

Model Year20162015
ModelA8 / S83-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in110.6 in
Length202.6 in182.5 in
Width76.7 in71.3 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,685 lb.3,540 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 S8 Plus

Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Total Requested400098%
Total Not Requested1002%
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 M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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