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Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,325

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $80,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,270

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $74,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R81-Series1-Series
Trim4.25.2128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $28,885 $36,335
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 550 550
iPod integration 100 0    
Navigation system 2,100   2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,400 1,750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Obstacle detection, rear     380 380
Heated front seats     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 500 500
iPod integration 93 0    
Navigation system 1,953   1,955 1,955
Premium Package     3,095 1,595
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Obstacle detection, rear     345 345
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 2,850 650 8,230 5,680
Options (change) 2,651 605 7,490 5,170
Destination 1,200 1,200 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0 0
Total Price $120,350 $150,850 $40,325 $45,875
Total Invoice $112,157 $140,585 $37,270 $42,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,511
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R81-Series1-Series
Trim4.25.2128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8525hp V10230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$120,350$150,850$40,325$45,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-675-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,350$149,060$39,650$45,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,710$0$5,400
Total Invoice$112,157$140,585$37,270$42,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,668-624-763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,157$138,917$36,646$41,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,760$0$4,991

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R81-Series1-Series
Trim4.25.2128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,020$5,810$4,695$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$675$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668-624-763

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102012
ModelR81-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length174.5 in172.2 in
Width75.0 in68.8 in
Height49.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested245062%
Total Not Requested153038%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145092%
Total Not Requested1308%

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