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Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison

Audi A8 / S8 vs BMW 1-Series Price Comparison:
Audi A8 / S8 vs BMW 1-Series Price Comparison:

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For the Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the A8 / S8 vs. 1-Series Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the A8 / S8 and 1-Series will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the BMW 1-Series 135i's price is $44,325 lower than the Audi A8 / S8 S8's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the A8 / S8 vs. 1-Series Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the BMW 1-Series 135i, the Audi A8 / S8 S8 includes additional features worth $6675. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $6675 adjustment for the Audi A8 / S8 S8's additional features, the BMW 1-Series 135i is $44,325 less than the BMW 1-Series 135i.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 44,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 41,699
Model Year20092012
ModelA8 / S81-Series
TrimS8135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine450hp V10300hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers200, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20205/50-17
Total Price99,12548,125
Adjustments for Features-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price92,45048,125
Total Invoice92,39044,470
Adjustments for Features-6,2210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice86,16944,470

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Invoice Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Price Comparison (MSRP): Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: BMW 1-Series 135i
Difference: 51,000
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
Difference: 47,920
Model Year20092012
ModelA8 / S81-Series
TrimS8135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price96,20039,300
Base Invoice89,46536,335
M Sport Package 1,300
Premium Package 1,750
Navigation system 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
Heated front seats 500
Obstacle detection, rear 380
Proximity key 500
7-speed automated manual 450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350
M Sport Package 1,185
Premium Package 1,595
Navigation system 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Heated front seats 455
Obstacle detection, rear 345
Proximity key 455
7-speed automated manual 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320
Total options07,930
Total options07,240
Destination825895
Gas Tax2,1000
Total Price99,12548,125
Total Invoice92,39044,470

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelA8 / S81-Series
TrimS8135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power decklid$350 
Power door closers$200 
Power rear side windows$200 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$100 
Obstacle detection, front$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input $100
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $100
Media drive, large $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $50
Voice control for external devices $50
Exterior 
Body kit $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Powertrain 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suede-like headliner$1000 
Upholstered door panels, leather$250 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive shocks - electrical$750 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1250 
Total Value of Features$10,575$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2210

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelA8 / S81-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in104.7 in
Length199.3 in172.2 in
Width74.6 in68.8 in
Height56.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,586 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Unique exterior trim0No
Unique interior trim0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass25No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested150098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50No
Media hard drive100No
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Audi A8 / S8

Price of the Audi A8 / S8: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 NO PROBLEM HERE CONSIDERING WHAT YOU GET.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW 1-Series

Price of the BMW 1-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I pay $180 less a month on this lease than my previous MINI Cooper.
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 The price is good forwhat you get.
Price of the BMW 1-Series: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 The standard features are lacking. Many cars costing half as much have more features than the 1-series. You can get better equipped cars for the same money with Infiniti (G37S) and Audi (TT-S, S4).
2008 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Pricey, especially for convertible compared to coupe. Cost of auto-transmission silly compared to manuals -- and other autos. Early examples not offered with much discount from MSRP.
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 When you add enough options you are approaching 3 series territory but still worth it
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Not cheap compared to Accord, Altima, etc.

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