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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: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $47,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $44,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
Modeli3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,400 $81,400 $85,100 $90,400 $137,900
Base Invoice $39,690 $75,702 $79,144 $84,072 $128,248
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500        
Tera World 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250 2,100
Premium Package   3,950 3,950 3,950  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275        
Tera World 2,275        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093 1,954
Premium Package   3,673 3,673 3,673  
Options (change) 5,550 6,200 6,200 6,200 2,100
Options (change) 5,050 5,766 5,766 5,766 1,954
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,445 $88,525 $92,225 $97,525 $142,225
Total Invoice $38,235 $82,393 $85,835 $90,763 $132,427

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,530
Model Year20152015201520152015
Modeli3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine168hp E333hp V6240hp V6 D435hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$41,445$88,525$92,225$97,525$142,225
Adjustments for Features0-10,345-10,495-10,495-16,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$78,180$81,730$87,030$126,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$8,850$47,975
Total Invoice$38,235$82,393$85,835$90,763$132,427
Adjustments for Features0-9,628-9,768-9,767-14,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,235$72,765$76,067$80,996$117,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,302$8,231$44,699

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152015201520152015
Modeli3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$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$125$125
Heat pump$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0    
7.2 kW onboard charger$500    
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel    $1500
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
In-vehicle Internet$150    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Text dictation$50    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,425$15,770$15,920$15,920$21,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,345$10,495$10,495$16,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,628-9,768-9,767-14,963

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152015
Modeli3A8 / S8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.2 in122.9 in
Length157.4 in207.4 in
Width69.9 in76.7 in
Height62.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft314.2 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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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