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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,995

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $26,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,530

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $24,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim135iA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $70,690
Base Invoice $36,335 $65,741
Cold Weather Package 550  
Premium Package 1,750  
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Heated steering wheel   300
Satellite radio   550
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Package 1,595  
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Heated steering wheel   281
Satellite radio   490
Options (change) 5,800 850
Options (change) 5,300 771
Destination 895 775
Total Price $45,995 $72,315
Total Invoice $42,530 $67,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,491
Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim135iA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18255/45-18
Total Price$45,995$72,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,995$67,730
Total Invoice$42,530$67,287
Adjustments for Features0-4,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,530$63,021

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim135iA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,965$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,266

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesA8 / S8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in115.9 in
Length172.2 in199.3 in
Width68.8 in74.6 in
Height56.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,439 lb.4,288 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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