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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: $84,495

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $51,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,145

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $47,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $115,900
Base Invoice $61,595 $107,788
Executive Package 4,100  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150  
255/35YR19 1,200  
Wood trim 0  
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Dynamic Package   9,000
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   7,500
Executive Package 3,770  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500  
255/35YR19 1,105  
Wood trim 0  
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Dynamic Package   8,370
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   6,976
Options (change) 18,000 19,300
Options (change) 16,555 17,950
Destination 995 975
Total Price $84,495 $136,175
Total Invoice $79,145 $126,713

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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: $43,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,668
Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6605hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/35-21
Total Price$84,495$136,175
Adjustments for Features0-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,495$127,685
Total Invoice$79,145$126,713
Adjustments for Features0-7,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,145$118,813

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

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
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 
Wood trim$300 
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$4,625$13,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,900

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,575 lb.4,685 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested190079%
Total Not Requested50021%
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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested4000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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