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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: $48,425

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $36,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,745

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $34,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
Model1-SeriesA8
Trim135iA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $78,050
Base Invoice $36,335 $72,587
Sport seats 400  
Technology Package 2,350  
Premium Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Active steering 1,550  
7-speed automated manual 450  
Sport Package   5,900
Sport seats 365  
Technology Package 2,140  
Premium Package 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Active steering 1,410  
7-speed automated manual 430  
Sport Package   5,487
Options (change) 8,200 5,900
Options (change) 7,485 5,487
Destination 925 875
Total Price $48,425 $84,825
Total Invoice $44,745 $78,949

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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: $30,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,573
Model Year20132011
Model1-SeriesA8
Trim135iA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6372hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18275/35-20
Total Price$48,425$84,825
Adjustments for Features0-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,425$78,775
Total Invoice$44,745$78,949
Adjustments for Features0-5,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,745$73,318

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132011
Model1-SeriesA8
Trim135iA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,350$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,631

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132011
Model1-SeriesA8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in117.8 in
Length172.2 in202.2 in
Width68.8 in76.7 in
Height56.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,439 lb.4,409 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 seats
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested158076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

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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