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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: $140,975

Audi A8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $5,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $131,261

Audi A8 A8 L W12   
Difference: $4,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelA87-Series
TrimA8 L W12Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $133,500 $132,000
Base Invoice $124,157 $121,620
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 1,900
Night vision 2,300 2,600
Second-row 3-person bench 0  
Enhanced Active Cruise Control   2,400
LED headlights   1,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200
AWD   3,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 1,730
Night vision 2,139 2,365
Second-row 3-person bench 0  
Enhanced Active Cruise Control   2,185
LED headlights   1,730
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000
AWD   2,760
Options (change) 5,300 14,000
Options (change) 4,929 12,770
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $140,975 $146,925
Total Invoice $131,261 $135,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8 L W12
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,101
Model Year20122013
ModelA87-Series
TrimA8 L W12Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp W12540hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20245/35-21
Total Price$140,975$146,925
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,925$146,925
Total Invoice$131,261$135,315
Adjustments for Features-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,214$135,315

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelA87-Series
TrimA8 L W12Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
Handwriting recognition$200 
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
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls $0
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 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,225$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-470

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,773 lb.4,880 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 W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Enhanced Active Cruise Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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