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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: $48,695

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $70,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,620

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $66,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelA8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimS8 Plus328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $107,788 $30,085 $36,155
Driver Assistance Package 2,100    
Wood trim 0    
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   3,350 2,650
Sport Package   1,200 900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100 100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400
Active steering   1,400 1,400
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Driver Assistance Package 1,954    
Wood trim 0    
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   3,050 2,410
Sport Package   1,090 820
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90 90
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135
Active steering   1,230 1,230
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 2,100 15,170 13,370
Options (change) 1,954 13,710 12,070
Destination 950 825 825
Total Price $118,950 $48,695 $53,495
Total Invoice $110,692 $44,620 $49,050

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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: $56,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,379
Model Year201720082008
ModelA8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimS8 Plus328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$118,950$48,695$53,495
Adjustments for Features-13,6400-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,310$48,695$53,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550
Total Invoice$110,692$44,620$49,050
Adjustments for Features-12,6930-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,999$44,620$48,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,201

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

Model Year201720082008
ModelA8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimS8 Plus328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$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$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$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  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$16,555$2,915$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,640$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,6930-229

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

Model Year20172008
ModelA8 / S83-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in108.7 in
Length202.6 in178.2 in
Width76.7 in71.5 in
Height57.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,341 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 Plus

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 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
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 Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
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 Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
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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