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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: $55,750

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $63,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,390

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $59,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $115,900
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $107,788
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950  
Technology Package 3,150 3,150 3,150 3,150  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250  
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  
Executive Plus Package         2,800
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545  
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865  
Technology Package 2,865 2,865 2,865 2,865  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230  
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  
Executive Plus Package         2,604
Options (change) 17,525 17,525 14,925 14,925 2,800
Options (change) 15,970 15,970 13,600 13,600 2,604
Destination 925 925 925 925 975
Total Price $55,750 $57,050 $59,250 $65,750 $119,675
Total Invoice $51,390 $52,585 $54,635 $60,615 $111,367

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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: $53,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,520
Model Year20142014201420142018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H605hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/35-21
Total Price$55,750$57,050$59,250$65,750$119,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-10,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,750$55,600$58,950$64,275$109,360
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0
Total Invoice$51,390$52,585$54,635$60,615$111,367
Adjustments for Features0-1,337-277-1,360-9,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,390$51,248$54,358$59,255$101,768
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,110$8,007$0

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

Model Year20142014201420142018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA8 / S8
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3S8 Plus
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$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $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
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights    $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
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
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
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,000$4,450$3,300$4,475$13,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-277-1,360-9,599

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

Model Year20142018
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in117.8 in
Length182.5 in202.6 in
Width71.3 in76.7 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.7 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.2 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 liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested245091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested245091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 liftgate100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested155086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested144097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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