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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,675

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $39,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,575

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $37,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelA8 / S8Z4Z4
TrimS8sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $96,200 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $89,465 $48,410 $56,825
Cold Weather Package 850 1,000 1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,900 1,350 1,350
Sport Package   2,300  
Premium Package   2,500 2,500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
iPod integration   400 400
Proximity key   500 500
CD changer, remote   600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Cold Weather Package 791 910 910
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,558 1,230 1,230
Sport Package   2,095  
Premium Package   2,275 2,275
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
iPod integration   365 365
Proximity key   455 455
CD changer, remote   545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 5,750 12,400 10,100
Options (change) 5,349 11,290 9,195
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $104,875 $65,675 $72,525
Total Invoice $97,739 $60,575 $66,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,636
Model Year200920112011
ModelA8 / S8Z4Z4
TrimS8sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine450hp V10300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$104,875$65,675$72,525
Adjustments for Features-1,6400-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,235$65,675$71,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600
Total Invoice$97,739$60,575$66,895
Adjustments for Features-1,5280-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,211$60,575$65,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,167

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200920112011
ModelA8 / S8Z4Z4
TrimS8sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,490$8,750$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5280-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092011
ModelA8 / S8Z4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase115.9 in98.3 in
Length199.3 in166.9 in
Width74.6 in70.5 in
Height56.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70092%
Total Not Requested658%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested50093%
Total Not Requested407%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested190087%
Total Not Requested27513%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70092%
Total Not Requested658%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested50093%
Total Not Requested407%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested190087%
Total Not Requested27513%

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