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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,540

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $48,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,050

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $45,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
Model3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim325i330iA8 4.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $83,900
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $78,028
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500  
Active steering 1,250 1,250  
Warm Weather Package     1,700
Sport Plus Package     3,500
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Proximity key 455 455  
Active steering 1,140 1,140  
Warm Weather Package     1,582
Sport Plus Package     3,257
Options (change) 9,945 8,445 5,200
Options (change) 9,055 7,685 4,839
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $41,540 $45,740 $89,995
Total Invoice $38,050 $41,865 $83,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,452
Model Year200620062014
Model3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim325i330iA8 4.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG17/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$41,540$45,740$89,995
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,540$45,490$81,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$38,050$41,865$83,762
Adjustments for Features0-229-8,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,050$41,636$75,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200620062014
Model3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim325i330iA8 4.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
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 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,065$1,315$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-8,260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.8 in
Length178.2 in202.2 in
Width71.5 in76.7 in
Height55.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.4,508 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Active steering1000Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

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