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BMW i3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,875

BMW i3   
Difference: $43,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,195

BMW i3   
Difference: $41,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
Modeli3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $41,350 $74,690 $120,100
Base Invoice $38,220 $69,461 $111,693
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Tera World 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Heated front seats 350    
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio   550  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   6,400 3,900
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275    
Tera World 2,455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Heated front seats 320    
Adaptive cruise control   1,953 1,953
Satellite radio   490  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,953 3,628
Options (change) 6,100 9,050 6,000
Options (change) 5,550 8,396 5,581
Destination 925 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 0 1,700
Total Price $40,875 $84,515 $128,575
Total Invoice $37,195 $78,632 $119,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,887
Model Year201420082008
Modeli3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine168hp E350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$40,875$84,515$128,575
Adjustments for Features0-5,965-10,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,875$78,550$117,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,285
Total Invoice$37,195$78,632$119,749
Adjustments for Features0-5,550-10,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,195$73,082$109,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,664

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201420082008
Modeli3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50 
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,840$12,805$17,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,965$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,550-10,003

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20142008
Modeli3A8 / S8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.2 in121.0 in
Length157.4 in204.4 in
Width69.9 in74.6 in
Height62.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested159094%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%

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