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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,525

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $14,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,985

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $13,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelZ4A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35isA8 4.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,550 $83,900
Base Invoice $56,825 $78,028
Navigation system 2,100  
Premium Package 2,500  
Cold Weather Package 1,000 800
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350  
Navigation system 1,910  
Premium Package 2,275  
Cold Weather Package 910 744
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230  
Options (change) 9,100 800
Options (change) 8,285 744
Destination 875 895
Total Price $71,525 $85,595
Total Invoice $65,985 $79,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,839
Model Year20112014
ModelZ4A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35isA8 4.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6420hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$71,525$85,595
Adjustments for Features-1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,355$85,595
Total Invoice$65,985$79,667
Adjustments for Features-1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,828$79,667

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112014
ModelZ4A8 / S8
TrimsDrive35isA8 4.0T
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,585$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1570

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112014
ModelZ4A8 / S8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in117.8 in
Length166.9 in202.2 in
Width70.5 in76.7 in
Height50.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.4,508 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested50093%
Total Not Requested407%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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