Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2018 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,750

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $63,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,390

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $59,977

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014201420142014
ModelA8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS8 Plus328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $107,788 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Executive Plus Package 2,800        
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950 950
Sport Line   2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Technology Package   3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250 250 250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Executive Plus Package 2,604        
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865 865
Sport Line   2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Technology Package   2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230 230 230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Options (change) 2,800 17,525 17,525 14,925 14,925
Options (change) 2,604 15,970 15,970 13,600 13,600
Destination 975 925 925 925 925
Total Price $119,675 $55,750 $57,050 $59,250 $65,750
Total Invoice $111,367 $51,390 $52,585 $54,635 $60,615

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Audi A8 / S8 dealer quotes or BMW 3-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,520
Model Year20182014201420142014
ModelA8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS8 Plus328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$119,675$55,750$57,050$59,250$65,750
Adjustments for Features-10,3150-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,360$55,750$55,600$58,950$64,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$3,350$8,675
Total Invoice$111,367$51,390$52,585$54,635$60,615
Adjustments for Features-9,5990-1,337-277-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,768$51,390$51,248$54,358$59,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$142$0$3,110$8,007

Return to top

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

Model Year20182014201420142014
ModelA8 / S83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS8 Plus328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manual $150 $150 
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Power door closers$300    
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
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$150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500    
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights$1000    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$13,315$3,000$4,450$3,300$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,315$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,5990-1,337-277-1,360

Return to top

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

Model Year20182014
ModelA8 / S83-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in110.6 in
Length202.6 in182.5 in
Width76.7 in71.3 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested245091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested245091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.