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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: $51,960

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $37,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,970

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $34,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesA8
Trim330iA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $78,750
Base Invoice $38,115 $73,237
Convenience Tier 1,750  
Luxury Design 0  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Premium Tier 2,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated second row seats 350  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Cold Weather Package   800
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,900
LED headlights   1,600
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Convenience Tier 1,610  
Luxury Design 0  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Premium Tier 2,670  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
Heated second row seats 320  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Cold Weather Package   744
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,698
LED headlights   1,488
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Options (change) 10,715 10,000
Options (change) 9,860 9,302
Destination 995 875
Total Price $51,960 $89,625
Total Invoice $48,970 $83,414

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,814
Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesA8
Trim330iA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$51,960$89,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,960$84,650
Total Invoice$48,970$83,414
Adjustments for Features0-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,970$78,784

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesA8
Trim330iA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$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 
Surround sound $250
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,875$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi A8

Model Year20192012
Model3-SeriesA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in117.8 in
Length185.7 in202.2 in
Width71.9 in76.7 in
Height56.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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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