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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: $54,750

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $29,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,480

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700      
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 800 800 800
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 3,000 3,000 2,500
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250      
Warm Weather Package         1,700 1,700  
Convenience Package         3,000 3,000  
Around view cameras         750 750  
LED headlights         1,600 1,600  
Wood trim             0
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545      
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955      
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 744 744 744
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 2,790 2,790 2,327
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230      
Warm Weather Package         1,582 1,582  
Convenience Package         2,790 2,790  
Around view cameras         697 697  
LED headlights         1,488 1,488  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 16,525 16,525 13,925 13,925 10,850 10,850 3,300
Options (change) 15,060 15,060 12,690 12,690 10,091 10,091 3,071
Destination 925 925 925 925 895 895 895
Total Price $54,750 $56,050 $58,250 $64,750 $83,945 $92,645 $114,195
Total Invoice $50,480 $51,675 $53,725 $59,705 $78,132 $86,224 $106,266

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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: $23,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,930
Model Year2014201420142014201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$54,750$56,050$58,250$64,750$83,945$92,645$114,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-6,300-6,300-9,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,750$54,600$57,950$63,275$77,645$86,345$104,495
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$8,700$26,850
Total Invoice$50,480$51,675$53,725$59,705$78,132$86,224$106,266
Adjustments for Features0-1,337-277-1,360-5,864-5,863-9,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,480$50,338$53,448$58,345$72,268$80,361$97,240
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,110$8,007$0$8,093$24,972

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

Model Year2014201420142014201320132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3A8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction     $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Power door closers    $300$300$300
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power    $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Full-size spare tire    $225$225$225
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Ski sack    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows      $200
Laminated rear side windows      $100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim      $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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$100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$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$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering      $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,225$4,675$3,525$4,700$9,525$9,525$12,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$6,300$6,300$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-277-1,360-5,864-5,863-9,026

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

Model Year20142013
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 Weight3,411 lb.4,377 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

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
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
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%
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
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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 A8 3.0T

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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