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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: $42,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $41,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,470

BMW i3   
Difference: $38,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8i3
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T SportBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $82,500 $92,000 $44,450
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,560 $42,020
Tera World     2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Tera World     2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 0 0 4,300
Options (change) 0 0 3,955
Destination 975 975 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $83,475 $92,975 $42,245
Total Invoice $77,700 $86,535 $39,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,216
Model Year201820182017
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)255/45-19265/40-20155/70-19
Total Price$83,475$92,975$42,245
Adjustments for Features-8,610-11,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,865$81,115$42,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0
Total Invoice$77,700$86,535$39,470
Adjustments for Features-8,014-11,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,686$75,496$39,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,810$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182017
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 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Wide-view rear camera $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 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD) $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 
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 
Massage, passenger seat $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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $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$14,710$17,960$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,610$11,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,014-11,0390

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
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
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%

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