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Audi A8 vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $97,625

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $2,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,853

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $1,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelA8A87-Series
TrimA8 LA8 L W12750Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $84,200
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $77,645
Premium Package 2,000    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 3,000 1,350
Cold Weather Package 800    
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000   2,200
Second-row 3-person bench   0  
Luxury Seating Package     2,500
Convenience Package     1,700
Around view cameras     750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400
Premium Package 1,860    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,790 1,230
Cold Weather Package 744    
Night vision 2,139 2,139 2,365
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790   2,000
Second-row 3-person bench   0  
Luxury Seating Package     2,275
Convenience Package     1,545
Around view cameras     685
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135
Options (change) 12,050 5,300 14,095
Options (change) 11,206 4,929 12,775
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,000
Total Price $97,625 $140,975 $100,120
Total Invoice $90,853 $131,261 $92,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8 L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,649
Model Year201220122009
ModelA8A87-Series
TrimA8 LA8 L W12750Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine372hp V8500hp W12400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20245/50-18
Total Price$97,625$140,975$100,120
Adjustments for Features-3,500-7,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,125$133,900$100,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,775$0
Total Invoice$90,853$131,261$92,245
Adjustments for Features-3,257-6,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,596$124,674$92,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,078$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year201220122009
ModelA8A87-Series
TrimA8 LA8 L W12750Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
LED headlights $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, second row seats $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$7,775$11,350$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$7,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,257-6,5870

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelA87-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase122.9 in126.4 in
Length207.4 in205.3 in
Width76.7 in74.9 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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