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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,120

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $27,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,260

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $24,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA8
Trim328d330i340iM3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $38,750 $47,900 $64,000 $74,550
Base Invoice $38,115 $36,720 $45,225 $60,200 $69,331
Premium Package 2,450 2,450      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 350  
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800   800
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700  
Track Handling Package   2,300      
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700    
M Sport Package     0    
Executive Package       3,900  
Full Merino Leather       2,650  
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof       0  
Leather door panel trim         750
Rear air vents with automatic controls         600
Premium Package 2,255 2,255      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775    
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 320  
Cold Weather Package 735 735 735   744
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645  
Track Handling Package   2,115      
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645    
M Sport Package     0    
Executive Package       3,590  
Full Merino Leather       2,435  
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof       0  
Leather door panel trim         699
Rear air vents with automatic controls         558
Options (change) 8,875 11,175 7,125 7,600 2,150
Options (change) 8,150 10,265 6,540 6,990 2,001
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $50,120 $50,920 $56,020 $72,595 $77,525
Total Invoice $47,260 $47,980 $52,760 $68,185 $72,157

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,292
Model Year20172017201720172010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA8
Trim328d330i340iM3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$50,120$50,920$56,020$72,595$77,525
Adjustments for Features-875-1,1250-2,425-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,245$49,795$56,020$70,170$72,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$6,775$20,925$0
Total Invoice$47,260$47,980$52,760$68,185$72,157
Adjustments for Features-825-1,0600-2,278-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,435$46,920$52,760$65,907$67,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$485$6,325$19,472$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172017201720172010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesA8
Trim328d330i340iM3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225
High performance brake pads (optional) $0   
Rear side airbags    $300
Tires, run-flat$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation   $50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder   $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50 
Wireless charging station   $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers   $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$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, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,365$5,615$4,490$6,915$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$1,125$0$2,425$4,760
Value of Feature Adjustments-825-1,0600-2,278-4,430

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172010
Model3-SeriesA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in115.9 in
Length182.5 in199.3 in
Width71.3 in74.6 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145052%
Total Not Requested135048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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