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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: $70,630

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $29,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,210

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $93,300
Base Invoice $51,150 $86,771
Premium Package 2,000 2,800
Technology Package 3,250  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Heated front seats 500  
Sunroof 1,050  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Satellite radio   550
Rear air vents with automatic controls   600
Premium Package 1,820 2,605
Technology Package 2,960  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Heated front seats 455  
Sunroof 955  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Satellite radio   501
Rear air vents with automatic controls   557
Options (change) 13,055 3,950
Options (change) 11,885 3,663
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $70,630 $100,125
Total Invoice $65,210 $93,309

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,467
Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$70,630$100,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,630$95,155
Total Invoice$65,210$93,309
Adjustments for Features0-4,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,210$88,677

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

Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback 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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,705$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,632

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

Model Year20102008
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.9 in
Length178.2 in199.3 in
Width71.5 in74.6 in
Height55.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145086%
Total Not Requested24014%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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