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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: $42,740

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $74,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,140

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $69,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelA8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimS8 Plus325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $107,788 $28,300 $33,485
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Sport Package (AWD)   1,200 900
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Active steering   1,250 1,250
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Sport Package (AWD)   1,090 820
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Active steering   1,140 1,140
Options (change) 0 11,145 9,345
Options (change) 0 10,145 8,505
Destination 975 695 695
Total Price $116,875 $42,740 $46,640
Total Invoice $108,763 $39,140 $42,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,698
Model Year201820062006
ModelA8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimS8 Plus325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$116,875$42,740$46,640
Adjustments for Features-11,7400-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,135$42,740$46,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,650
Total Invoice$108,763$39,140$42,685
Adjustments for Features-10,9250-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,838$39,140$42,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,316

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

Model Year201820062006
ModelA8 / S83-Series3-Series
TrimS8 Plus325i330i
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  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$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, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$13,830$2,090$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,740$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,9250-229

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

Model Year20182006
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.3,286 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
BMW 3-Series 325i

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
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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