| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $78,545 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $11,080 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $72,870 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $10,544 | ||
|
|
||
Calculate Payments |
||
|
|
||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 |
| Trim | M3 | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $62,000 | $78,750 |
| Base Invoice | $57,720 | $73,237 |
| Executive Package | 4,300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,650 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |
| LED headlights | 1,900 | 1,600 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 950 | |
| Executive Package | 3,915 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,410 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,730 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |
| LED headlights | 1,730 | 1,488 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,698 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 699 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 883 | |
| Options (change) | 15,550 | 10,000 |
| Options (change) | 14,155 | 9,302 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 |
| Total Price | $78,545 | $89,625 |
| Total Invoice | $72,870 | $83,414 |
|
|
||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation BMW 3-Series dealer quotes or Audi A8 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,605 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,241 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 |
| Trim | M3 | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 425hp I6 | 372hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 14/21 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 9 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $78,545 | $89,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $78,545 | $87,150 |
| Total Invoice | $72,870 | $83,414 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,303 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $72,870 | $81,111 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 |
| Trim | M3 | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback 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 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,500 | $8,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,303 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 202.2 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,595 lb. | 4,729 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 37% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 50% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 43% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.
