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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: $79,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $38,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 PlusM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $69,900
Cold Weather Package 750  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   4,100
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Blind spot warning system   500
Sunroof   0
Cold Weather Package 698  
Wood trim 0 0
Executive Package   3,770
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Blind spot warning system   460
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 750 8,150
Options (change) 698 7,490
Destination 950 995
Total Price $117,600 $79,045

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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: $31,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,004
Model Year20172021
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 PlusM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8473hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21275/40-18
Total Price$117,600$79,045
Adjustments for Features-7,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,135$79,045

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

Model Year20172021
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
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 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
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$11,365$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9470

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

Model Year20172021
ModelA8 / S83-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in112.2 in
Length202.6 in185.7 in
Width76.7 in71.9 in
Height57.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

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

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested190079%
Total Not Requested50021%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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