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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: $45,970

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $31,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,450

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $29,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim328i335iA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Technology Package 2,550 2,550      
Premium Package 3,600 1,900      
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Rearview camera 400 400      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900      
Sport Line   1,700      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500      
Warm Weather Package     1,700 1,700  
Wood trim         0
Technology Package 2,320 2,320      
Premium Package 3,275 1,730      
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Rearview camera 365 365      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820      
Sport Line   1,545      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475      
Warm Weather Package     1,582 1,582  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 10,175 10,675 1,700 1,700 0
Options (change) 9,265 9,740 1,582 1,582 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $45,970 $53,970 $77,695 $86,495 $113,395
Total Invoice $42,450 $49,825 $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 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,704
Model Year20122012201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim328i335iA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$45,970$53,970$77,695$86,495$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-975-7,700-7,700-12,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,970$52,995$69,995$78,795$100,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,025$0$8,800$30,650
Total Invoice$42,450$49,825$72,321$80,505$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-900-7,167-7,167-11,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,450$48,925$65,154$73,338$93,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,475$0$8,184$28,503

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

Model Year20122012201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim328i335iA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
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
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
LED headlights    $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
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$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  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  $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
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,325$3,300$10,025$10,025$15,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$7,700$7,700$12,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-900-7,167-7,167-11,865

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

Model Year20122014
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in117.8 in
Length182.5 in202.2 in
Width71.3 in76.7 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,759 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested3800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested74068%
Total Not Requested35032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

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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