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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $71,750 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $45,125 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $66,255 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $42,508 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | M3 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $115,900 |
| Base Invoice | $51,630 | $107,788 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 13,675 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 12,450 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $71,750 | $116,875 |
| Total Invoice | $66,255 | $108,763 |
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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: $34,150 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,295 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | M3 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 605hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 14/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 275/35-21 |
| Total Price | $71,750 | $116,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,750 | $105,900 |
| Total Invoice | $66,255 | $108,763 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,213 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,255 | $98,550 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | M3 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| 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 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $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 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active steering | $1000 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,790 | $14,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $10,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -10,213 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 202.6 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 lb. | 4,685 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 16% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1340 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
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