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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: $78,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $12,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,210

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $10,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesA8
TrimM3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $78,750
Base Invoice $61,595 $73,237
Executive Package 4,100  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Cold Weather Package   800
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,900
LED headlights   1,600
Leather door panel trim   750
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Executive Package 3,770  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Cold Weather Package   744
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,698
LED headlights   1,488
Leather door panel trim   699
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Options (change) 11,550 10,750
Options (change) 10,620 10,001
Destination 995 875
Total Price $78,045 $90,375
Total Invoice $73,210 $84,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,995
Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesA8
TrimM3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6372hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$78,045$90,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,045$88,325
Total Invoice$73,210$84,113
Adjustments for Features0-1,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,210$82,205

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesA8
TrimM3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 
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 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,925$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in117.8 in
Length182.5 in202.2 in
Width71.3 in76.7 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,630 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 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)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%
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 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 controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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