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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,645

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $38,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,965

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $36,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
Model1-SeriesA8
Trim135iA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $78,750
Base Invoice $32,290 $73,237
Sport Package 1,100 5,900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Premium Package 3,400  
Cold Weather Package 600 800
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Active steering 1,400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Sport Package 1,000 5,487
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Premium Package 3,095  
Cold Weather Package 545 744
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Active steering 1,230  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 11,920 6,700
Options (change) 10,850 6,231
Destination 825 875
Total Price $47,645 $86,325
Total Invoice $43,965 $80,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,919
Model Year20082012
Model1-SeriesA8
Trim135iA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6372hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18275/35-20
Total Price$47,645$86,325
Adjustments for Features0-6,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,645$79,385
Total Invoice$43,965$80,343
Adjustments for Features0-6,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,965$73,884

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
Model1-SeriesA8
Trim135iA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Sunshade, rear, 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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,750$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,459

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
Model1-SeriesA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in117.8 in
Length171.7 in202.2 in
Width68.8 in76.7 in
Height56.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested288094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000Yes
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested145048%
Total Not Requested160052%

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