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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: $56,025

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $47,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,615

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $45,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
Model3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim328i335iS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $93,300
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $86,771
Sport Line 2,750 1,950  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Premium Package 3,100 2,200 2,800
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 1,400
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Heated steering wheel     300
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Satellite radio     550
Rear air vents with automatic controls     600
Sport Line 2,505 1,775  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Premium Package 2,820 2,000 2,605
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 1,303
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Heated steering wheel     281
Adaptive cruise control     1,953
Satellite radio     501
Rear air vents with automatic controls     557
Options (change) 18,250 15,650 7,750
Options (change) 16,610 14,240 7,200
Destination 925 925 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $56,025 $59,725 $103,925
Total Invoice $51,615 $55,045 $96,846

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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: $43,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,331
Model Year201320132008
Model3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim328i335iS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6450hp V10
TransmissionM6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$56,025$59,725$103,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,025$58,575$99,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0
Total Invoice$51,615$55,045$96,846
Adjustments for Features0-1,060-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,615$53,985$92,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$0

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

Model Year201320132008
Model3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim328i335iS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$200 
Total Value of Features$4,365$5,515$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,060-3,900

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

Model Year20132008
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in115.9 in
Length182.5 in199.3 in
Width71.3 in74.6 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,713 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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