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Audi A8 vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,825

BMW 4-Series 435i   
Difference: $25,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,000

BMW 4-Series 435i   
Difference: $24,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelA84-Series
TrimA8435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $78,050 $46,000
Base Invoice $72,587 $42,500
Cold Weather Package 800 700
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 950
Convenience Package 2,350  
LED headlights 1,400 1,900
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
AWD   2,000
Cold Weather Package 744 635
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 865
Convenience Package 2,185  
LED headlights 1,302 1,730
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
AWD   1,840
Options (change) 8,500 14,900
Options (change) 7,904 13,575
Destination 875 925
Total Price $87,425 $61,825
Total Invoice $81,366 $57,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 435i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,761
Model Year20112014
ModelA84-Series
TrimA8435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine372hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$87,425$61,825
Adjustments for Features-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,700$61,825
Total Invoice$81,366$57,000
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,761$57,000

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112014
ModelA84-Series
TrimA8435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
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 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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,050$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6050

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112014
ModelA84-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.8 in110.6 in
Length202.2 in182.6 in
Width76.7 in71.9 in
Height57.5 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,409 lb.3,755 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

8-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91580%
Total Not Requested22520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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