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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: $85,545

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $50,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,105

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $46,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 PlusM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $107,788 $60,200
Executive Plus Package 2,800  
Dynamic Package 9,000  
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package 7,500  
Executive Package   3,900
LED headlights   1,900
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   0
Ceramic brake rotors   8,150
255/35YR19   1,200
Wood trim   0
Executive Plus Package 2,604  
Dynamic Package 8,370  
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package 6,976  
Executive Package   3,590
LED headlights   1,750
Driver Assistance Plus   1,565
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   0
Ceramic brake rotors   7,500
255/35YR19   1,105
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 19,300 20,550
Options (change) 17,950 18,910
Destination 975 995
Total Price $136,175 $85,545
Total Invoice $126,713 $80,105

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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: $42,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,615
Model Year20182017
ModelA8 / S83-Series
TrimS8 PlusM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21255/35-19
Total Price$136,175$85,545
Adjustments for Features-8,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,585$85,545
Total Invoice$126,713$80,105
Adjustments for Features-7,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,720$80,105

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

Model Year20182017
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)$100 
Carbon fiber mirror housings$100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
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
Wood trim $300
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$13,015$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9930

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

Model Year20182017
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.3,502 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

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested4000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested135090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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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