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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: $77,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,290

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $96,200
Base Invoice $61,595 $89,465
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Executive Package 4,100  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Cold Weather Package   850
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900
Rear air vents with automatic controls   600
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Executive Package 3,770  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Cold Weather Package   791
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558
Rear air vents with automatic controls   557
Options (change) 10,550 6,350
Options (change) 9,700 5,906
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $77,045 $105,475
Total Invoice $72,290 $98,296

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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: $27,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,715
Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6450hp V10
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$77,045$105,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,045$104,090
Total Invoice$72,290$98,296
Adjustments for Features0-1,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,290$97,005

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

Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,390$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,291

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

Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in115.9 in
Length182.5 in199.3 in
Width71.3 in74.6 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,630 lb.4,586 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 M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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