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Audi A8 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,375

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $20,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,570

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $19,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelA8Z4Z4
TrimA8sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,050 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $72,587 $48,410 $56,825
Cold Weather Package 800 1,000 1,000
Convenience Package 2,350    
Leather door panel trim 750    
Premium Package   2,500 2,500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350 1,350
Cold Weather Package 744 910 910
Convenience Package 2,185    
Leather door panel trim 699    
Premium Package   2,275 2,275
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230 1,230
Options (change) 3,900 9,100 9,100
Options (change) 3,628 8,285 8,285
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $82,825 $62,375 $71,525
Total Invoice $77,090 $57,570 $65,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,887
Model Year201120112011
ModelA8Z4Z4
TrimA8sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine372hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT8M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$82,825$62,375$71,525
Adjustments for Features-1,7550-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,070$62,375$69,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,100
Total Invoice$77,090$57,570$65,985
Adjustments for Features-1,6330-1,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,457$57,570$64,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,524

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201120112011
ModelA8Z4Z4
TrimA8sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback 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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,615$8,860$10,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6330-1,891

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112011
ModelA8Z4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase117.8 in98.3 in
Length202.2 in166.9 in
Width76.7 in70.5 in
Height57.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft310.9 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 sack50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 streaming25Yes
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 Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 streaming25Yes
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 Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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