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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: $83,995

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $43,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,685

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $40,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,500 $114,900
Base Invoice $61,595 $106,858
Executive Package 4,100  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150  
255/35YR19 1,200  
Cold Weather Package   750
Dynamic Package   11,000
Executive Package 3,770  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500  
255/35YR19 1,105  
Cold Weather Package   697
Dynamic Package   10,230
Options (change) 17,500 11,750
Options (change) 16,095 10,927
Destination 995 925
Total Price $83,995 $127,575
Total Invoice $78,685 $118,710

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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: $36,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,009
Model Year20182016
Model3-SeriesA8 / S8
TrimM3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6605hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/35-21
Total Price$83,995$127,575
Adjustments for Features0-7,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,995$120,035
Total Invoice$78,685$118,710
Adjustments for Features0-7,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,685$111,694

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

Model Year20182016
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
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
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
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 
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$4,125$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,016

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

Model Year20182016
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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Total Requested400098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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