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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: $71,995

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,945

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $8,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelA8Z4
TrimA8sDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $78,750 $65,800
Base Invoice $73,237 $61,215
Cold Weather Package 800 700
Leather door panel trim 750  
Technology Package   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,350
Cold Weather Package 744 635
Leather door panel trim 699  
Technology Package   2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,230
Options (change) 1,550 5,200
Options (change) 1,443 4,735
Destination 875 995
Total Price $81,175 $71,995
Total Invoice $75,555 $66,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,195
Model Year20122015
ModelA8Z4
TrimA8sDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine372hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$81,175$71,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,175$70,290
Total Invoice$75,555$66,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,555$65,360

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122015
ModelA8Z4
TrimA8sDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
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 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,940$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,729 lb.3,538 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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

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