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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,400

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $35,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,890

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $33,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesA8
Trim335iA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,600 $78,050
Base Invoice $37,530 $72,587
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Sport Package 2,150 5,900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Navigation system 2,100  
Premium Package 2,650  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Active steering 1,550  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Convenience Package   2,350
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Sport Package 1,955 5,487
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Navigation system 1,910  
Premium Package 2,410  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Active steering 1,365  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Convenience Package   2,185
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Options (change) 14,925 12,950
Options (change) 13,485 12,044
Destination 875 875
Total Price $56,400 $91,875
Total Invoice $51,890 $85,506

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,486
Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesA8
Trim335iA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6372hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/35-20
Total Price$56,400$91,875
Adjustments for Features0-9,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,400$82,065
Total Invoice$51,890$85,506
Adjustments for Features0-9,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,890$76,376

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesA8
Trim335iA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Active rear differential $500
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
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
Total Value of Features$2,115$11,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20102011
Model3-SeriesA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.8 in
Length178.2 in202.2 in
Width71.5 in76.7 in
Height55.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.4,410 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
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 Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested150094%

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