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

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Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,175

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $33,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,180

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $32,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8 L 60ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,800 $49,650
Base Invoice $90,992 $45,860
Premium Package   2,200
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875
Technology Package   3,100
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Sport Line   1,950
Cold Weather Package   950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Package   2,000
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795
Technology Package   2,820
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Sport Line   1,775
Cold Weather Package   865
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 13,600
Options (change) 0 12,395
Destination 995 925
Total Price $97,795 $64,175
Total Invoice $91,987 $59,180

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,774
Model Year20192013
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8 L 60ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine453hp V8 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20225/45-18
Total Price$97,795$64,175
Adjustments for Features-8,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,255$64,175
Total Invoice$91,987$59,180
Adjustments for Features-8,0330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,954$59,180

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20192013
ModelA83-Series
TrimA8 L 60ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $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
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DUPL Voice texting capability $50
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$13,190$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0330

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20192013
ModelA83-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.1 in110.6 in
Length208.7 in182.5 in
Width76.6 in71.3 in
Height58.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,883 lb.3,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested111582%
Total Not Requested25018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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