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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: $52,870

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $64,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,720

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $60,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 Plus335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $40,300
Base Invoice $107,788 $37,255
Sport Package   1,350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Premium Package   2,650
Navigation system   2,100
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Active steering   1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Sport Package   1,230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Premium Package   2,410
Navigation system   1,910
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Active steering   1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 0 11,745
Options (change) 0 10,640
Destination 975 825
Total Price $116,875 $52,870
Total Invoice $108,763 $48,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,573
Model Year20182009
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 Plus335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21225/45-17
Total Price$116,875$52,870
Adjustments for Features-12,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,550$52,870
Total Invoice$108,763$48,720
Adjustments for Features-11,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,293$48,720

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

Model Year20182009
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 Plus335i
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $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
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
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
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 
Wood trim $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$14,940$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,4700

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

Model Year20182009
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
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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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