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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: $52,720

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $24,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,585

BMW 3-Series 335d   
Difference: $23,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim335dA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,900 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $40,570 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Navigation system 2,100      
Premium Package 2,650      
Obstacle detection, rear 750      
Sunshade, rear, power 575      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
HD radio 350      
iPod integration 400      
Heated front seats 500      
Proximity key 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595      
Warm Weather Package   1,700 1,700  
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 1,910      
Premium Package 2,410      
Obstacle detection, rear 685      
Sunshade, rear, power 525      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
HD radio 315      
iPod integration 365      
Heated front seats 455      
Proximity key 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540      
Warm Weather Package   1,582 1,582  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 8,895 1,700 1,700 0
Options (change) 8,090 1,582 1,582 0
Destination 825 895 895 895
Gas Tax -900 0 0 0
Total Price $52,720 $77,695 $86,495 $113,395
Total Invoice $48,585 $72,321 $80,505 $105,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,885
Model Year2009201420142014
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim335dA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp I6 D333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG24/36 MPG24/36 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$52,720$77,695$86,495$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-7,360-7,360-12,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,720$70,335$79,135$100,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$30,650
Total Invoice$48,585$72,321$80,505$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-6,851-6,850-11,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,585$65,470$73,655$93,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,185$28,504

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

Model Year2009201420142014
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim335dA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim   $250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,890$10,250$10,250$15,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,360$7,360$12,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,851-6,850-11,548

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

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,825 lb.4,465 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 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

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%

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%

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