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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: $67,620

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $18,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S83-Series
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 60A8 e L 60S8M3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,200 $96,800 $94,000 $129,500 $54,850
Technology Package         3,250
Premium Package         2,000
Sunshade, rear, power         575
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         1,050
Obstacle detection, rear         350
HD radio         350
iPod integration         400
Heated front seats         500
Leather door panel trim         1,100
Rear spoiler         0
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595
Technology Package         2,960
Premium Package         1,820
Sunshade, rear, power         525
Metallic paint (extra cost)         430
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         955
Obstacle detection, rear         320
HD radio         315
iPod integration         365
Heated front seats         455
Leather door panel trim         1,000
Rear spoiler         0
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,645
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,685
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $86,195 $97,795 $94,995 $130,495 $67,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,574
Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S83-Series
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 60A8 e L 60S8M3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6 H453hp V8 H335hp V6 H563hp V8 H414hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$86,195$97,795$94,995$130,495$67,620
Adjustments for Features-8,425-11,675-8,275-11,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,770$86,120$86,720$119,220$67,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,350$8,950$41,450$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S83-Series
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 60A8 e L 60S8M3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100 $100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Wide-view rear camera $0 $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat $100 $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 $100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,590$15,840$12,440$15,440$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,425$11,675$8,275$11,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-97-119-87-860

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

Model Year20202009
ModelA8 / S83-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in108.7 in
Length208.7 in178.2 in
Width76.6 in71.5 in
Height58.6 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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