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Audi A8 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $47,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $44,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelA8i3
TrimA8 LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,000 $42,400
Base Invoice $78,120 $39,690
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
LED headlights 1,400  
Tera World   2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
LED headlights 1,302  
Tera World   2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 4,400 5,550
Options (change) 4,092 5,050
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $89,275 $41,445
Total Invoice $83,087 $38,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,541
Model Year20112015
ModelA8i3
TrimA8 LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine372hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19155/70-19
Total Price$89,275$41,445
Adjustments for Features-7,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,420$41,445
Total Invoice$83,087$38,235
Adjustments for Features-7,3110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,776$38,235

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112015
ModelA8i3
TrimA8 LBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, 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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,180$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3110

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112015
ModelA8i3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.9 in101.2 in
Length207.4 in157.4 in
Width76.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.211.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested141584%
Total Not Requested27516%

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