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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: $54,525

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $62,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,275

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $58,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 Plus335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $42,050
Base Invoice $107,788 $38,885
Navigation system   2,100
Sport Package   1,350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Premium Package   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
iPod integration   400
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated front seats   500
Active steering   1,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Convenience Package   1,800
Navigation system   1,910
Sport Package   1,230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Premium Package   2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
iPod integration   365
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Heated front seats   455
Active steering   1,365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Convenience Package   1,640
Options (change) 0 11,600
Options (change) 0 10,515
Destination 975 875
Total Price $116,875 $54,525
Total Invoice $108,763 $50,275

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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: $50,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,181
Model Year20182011
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 Plus335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21225/45-17
Total Price$116,875$54,525
Adjustments for Features-12,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,725$54,525
Total Invoice$108,763$50,275
Adjustments for Features-11,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,456$50,275

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

Model Year20182011
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 
Remote app $25
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 
Residual heat$50 
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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$14,790$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,3070

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

Model Year20182011
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested175089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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