Audi S8 vs BMW 7 Series: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The BMW 7 Series costs about $4,743 less
That's $66 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.S8 TFSI quattro tiptronic$3,537/moTrue cost
7 Series 740 xDrive M Sport Edition✓ $3,472/moTrue cost
2027 Audi S8Closest matching trim: S8 TFSI quattro tiptronic
Sticker (MSRP)$156,950
+$38,262→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$195,212
+ running costs→↓− $81,374 resale
True cost$3,537/moA month to own, after resale
2027 BMW 7 SeriesClosest matching trim: 7 Series 740 xDrive M Sport Edition
Sticker (MSRP)$154,500
+$36,578→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$191,078
+ running costs→↓− $75,705 resale
True cost$3,472/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | $156,950 | ✓ $154,500 | 7 Series by $2,450 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | $15,804 | ✓ $14,596 | 7 Series by $1,208 |
| Sales tax (HST) | $22,458 | ✓ $21,982 | 7 Series by $476 |
| Drive-away price | $195,212 | ✓ $191,078 | 7 Series by $4,134 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | $22,264 | ✓ $17,982 | 7 Series by $4,282 |
| Insurance (estimate) | $27,253 | ✓ $26,923 | 7 Series by $330 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | $12,850 | $12,850 | — |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | $40,004 | ✓ $39,135 | 7 Series by $869 |
| Lost return on your money | $38,398 | ✓ $37,600 | 7 Series by $798 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | ✓ −$81,374 | −$75,705 | S8 by $5,669 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | $254,697 | ✓ $249,954 | 7 Series by $4,743 |
| True cost a month | $3,537/mo | ✓ $3,472/mo | 7 Series by $65 |
| You pay each month | $4,065/mo | ✓ $3,931/mo | 7 Series by $134 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Hybrid | Premium gas | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | Not published | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | Not published | — |
| Length | — | 5.40 m | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | ✓ 52% | 49% | — |
| US crash test | Not rated yet | Not rated yet | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Length
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). These trims differ in fuel (hybrid vs premium gas), which drives part of the gap. Their stickers differ by $2,450.