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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $86,485

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $49,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,000

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $45,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S84-Series
TrimS8 PlusM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $115,900 $67,700
Base Invoice $107,788 $63,640
Dynamic Package 9,000  
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package 7,500  
Executive Plus Package 2,800  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Active Driving Assistant   500
Executive Package   2,100
Full Merino Leather   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Heated steering wheel   190
Blind spot warning system   500
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Ceramic brake rotors   8,150
255/35YR19   1,200
Wood trim   0
Dynamic Package 8,370  
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package 6,976  
Executive Plus Package 2,604  
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Active Driving Assistant   460
Executive Package   1,930
Full Merino Leather   3,220
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Sunroof   0
Heated steering wheel   175
Blind spot warning system   460
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Ceramic brake rotors   7,500
255/35YR19   1,105
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 19,300 17,790
Options (change) 17,950 16,365
Destination 975 995
Total Price $136,175 $86,485
Total Invoice $126,713 $81,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,371
Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S84-Series
TrimS8 PlusM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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$86,485
Adjustments for Features-8,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,210$86,485
Total Invoice$126,713$81,000
Adjustments for Features-8,3420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,371$81,000

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S84-Series
TrimS8 PlusM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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 rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
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 
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 
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
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Heated second row seats$200 
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$13,465$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3420

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S84-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.8 in110.6 in
Length202.6 in182.6 in
Width76.7 in71.9 in
Height57.4 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

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%
Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
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 Requested80041%
Total Not Requested115059%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
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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