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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: $65,945

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $20,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Z4Z4
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 60A8 e L 60S8sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $85,200 $96,800 $94,000 $129,500 $55,150 $64,200
Cold Weather Package         850 850
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Sport Package         2,300  
Premium Package         1,100 1,100
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         775 775
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Sport Package         2,095  
Premium Package         1,000 1,000
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) 0 0 0 0 9,900 7,600
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 9,015 6,920
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $86,195 $97,795 $94,995 $130,495 $65,945 $72,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,897
Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Z4Z4
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 60A8 e L 60S8sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine335hp V6 H453hp V8 H335hp V6 H563hp V8 H300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$86,195$97,795$94,995$130,495$65,945$72,695
Adjustments for Features-2,870-6,120-2,720-5,7200-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,325$91,675$92,275$124,775$65,945$71,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,350$8,950$41,450$0$5,500

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Z4Z4
TrimA8 L 55A8 L 60A8 e L 60S8sDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras $500 $500  
Blind spot warning system $200 $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100 $100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200   
Roll bar    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Wide-view rear camera $0 $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50 $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500    
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Sunroof$900 $900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100 $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100 $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650 $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,190$16,440$13,040$16,040$10,320$11,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,870$6,120$2,720$5,720$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-33-62-28-440-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20202012
ModelA8 / S8Z4
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase123.2 in98.3 in
Length208.7 in166.9 in
Width76.6 in70.5 in
Height58.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,774 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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