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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $43,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $40,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8i3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $81,500 $90,500 $137,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $75,796 $84,166 $128,248 $39,690
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250    
Tera World       2,500
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093    
Tera World       2,275
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 2,250 2,250 0 5,550
Options (change) 2,093 2,093 0 5,050
Destination 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $84,675 $93,675 $140,125 $41,445
Total Invoice $78,814 $87,184 $130,473 $38,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,275
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8i3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12168hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20155/70-19
Total Price$84,675$93,675$140,125$41,445
Adjustments for Features-12,145-12,795-16,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,530$80,880$123,855$41,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,350$51,325$0
Total Invoice$78,814$87,184$130,473$38,235
Adjustments for Features-11,304-11,908-15,1490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,510$75,276$115,324$38,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,766$47,814$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8i3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row high console  $250 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500$1500 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD changer, remote  $200 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Text dictation   $50
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats  $150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,770$18,420$21,895$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,145$12,795$16,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,304-11,908-15,1490

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162015
ModelA8 / S8i3
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 Weight4,465 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.211.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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 information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested159094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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