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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8 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 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $85,495 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $43,105 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $79,200 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $40,466 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | M3 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $63,500 | $115,900 |
| Base Invoice | $59,100 | $107,788 |
| LED headlights | 1,900 | |
| Executive Package | 3,500 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,700 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,650 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 350 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,150 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,200 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | |
| Dynamic Package | 11,000 | |
| LED headlights | 1,730 | |
| Executive Package | 3,185 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,545 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,410 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 320 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 7,415 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,090 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 698 | |
| Dynamic Package | 10,230 | |
| Options (change) | 21,000 | 11,750 |
| Options (change) | 19,105 | 10,928 |
| Destination | 995 | 950 |
| Total Price | $85,495 | $128,600 |
| Total Invoice | $79,200 | $119,666 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,865 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,729 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | M3 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 425hp I6 | 605hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/26 MPG | 15/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 275/35-21 |
| Total Price | $85,495 | $128,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,240 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $85,495 | $121,360 |
| Total Invoice | $79,200 | $119,666 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,737 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $79,200 | $112,929 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | M3 | S8 Plus |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active steering | $1000 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,300 | $11,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,737 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | 3-Series | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 202.6 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,540 lb. | 4,685 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 21.7 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 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Dynamic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport exhaust | 0 | No |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 4000 | Yes |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 4000 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 2% |
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