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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: $44,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $42,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,630

BMW i3   
Difference: $39,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8i3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $82,500 $91,500 $44,450
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,096 $42,020
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250  
Executive Package 1,500    
Tera World     2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093  
Executive Package 1,396    
Tera World     2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 3,750 2,250 6,650
Options (change) 3,489 2,093 6,115
Destination 950 950 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $87,200 $94,700 $44,595
Total Invoice $81,164 $88,139 $41,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,067
Model Year201720172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8i3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6450hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT8T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20265/40-20155/70-19
Total Price$87,200$94,700$44,595
Adjustments for Features-11,245-11,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,955$82,805$44,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$0
Total Invoice$81,164$88,139$41,630
Adjustments for Features-10,467-11,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,697$77,068$41,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,371$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year201720172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8i3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,420$18,070$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,245$11,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,467-11,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
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.2,962 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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3000100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
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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