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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: $60,570

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $20,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,710

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $19,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelA8Z4
TrimA8sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $73,237 $47,520
Cold Weather Package 800 1,000
Leather door panel trim 750  
Premium Package   2,500
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350
Cold Weather Package 744 910
Leather door panel trim 699  
Premium Package   2,275
Navigation system   1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230
Options (change) 1,550 8,095
Options (change) 1,443 7,365
Destination 875 825
Total Price $81,175 $60,570
Total Invoice $75,555 $55,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,654
Model Year20122009
ModelA8Z4
TrimA8sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine372hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$81,175$60,570
Adjustments for Features-1,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,895$60,570
Total Invoice$75,555$55,710
Adjustments for Features-1,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,364$55,710

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122009
ModelA8Z4
TrimA8sDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,090$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122009
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 controls100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested815100%
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
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 Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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