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BMW i3 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $45,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,630

BMW i3   
Difference: $42,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
Modeli3A8A8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $44,450 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $42,020 $78,772 $124,157
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,350    
Tera World 2,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Driver Assistance Package   3,000 3,000
LED headlights   1,600  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,160    
Tera World 2,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Driver Assistance Package   2,790 2,790
LED headlights   1,488  
Options (change) 6,650 4,600 3,000
Options (change) 6,115 4,278 2,790
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 1,300
Total Price $44,595 $90,175 $138,675
Total Invoice $41,630 $83,925 $129,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,822
Model Year201720122012
Modeli3A8A8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine168hp E372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$44,595$90,175$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,955-13,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,595$83,220$125,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$42,350
Total Invoice$41,630$83,925$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-6,473-12,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,630$77,452$116,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,468

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year201720122012
Modeli3A8A8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
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  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
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
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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
Memory system, second row seats  $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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,225$13,180$19,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,955$13,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,473-12,202

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
Modeli3A8
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 Weight2,962 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft313.2 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 information0No
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 Requested141585%
Total Not Requested25015%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

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

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

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

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