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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: $58,050

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $58,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,515

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $55,311

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Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim328dS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $112,500
Base Invoice $35,690 $104,627
Sport Line 2,500  
Premium Package 3,100  
Navigation system 2,150  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Cold Weather Package 950 800
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,250
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
AWD 2,000  
Wood trim   0
Lane departure warning   500
Sport Line 2,275  
Premium Package 2,820  
Navigation system 1,955  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Cold Weather Package 865 744
Driver Assistance Package 865 2,093
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
AWD 1,840  
Wood trim   0
Lane departure warning   467
Options (change) 18,525 3,550
Options (change) 16,900 3,304
Destination 925 895
Total Price $58,050 $116,945
Total Invoice $53,515 $108,826

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,076
Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim328dS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D520hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/35-21
Total Price$58,050$116,945
Adjustments for Features0-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,050$110,245
Total Invoice$53,515$108,826
Adjustments for Features0-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,515$102,591

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

Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim328dS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
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
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,825$12,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,235

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

Model Year20142014
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 Weight3,620 lb.4,465 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 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested245091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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