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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: $40,405

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $80,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,345

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $75,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelR8R81-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim4.25.2128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 550 550 550
iPod integration 100 0      
Premium Package     3,600 2,400 2,400
Technology Package     2,350 2,350 2,350
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     380 380 380
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 500 500 500
iPod integration 93 0      
Premium Package     3,275 2,185 2,185
Technology Package     2,140 2,140 2,140
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     345 345 345
Options (change) 2,850 650 8,280 6,180 6,180
Options (change) 2,651 605 7,535 5,625 5,625
Destination 1,250 1,250 925 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $121,300 $153,900 $40,405 $46,405 $50,355
Total Invoice $113,107 $143,425 $37,345 $42,885 $46,520

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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: $81,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,617
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelR8R81-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim4.25.2128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$121,300$153,900$40,405$46,405$50,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-925-1,375-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,300$152,110$39,480$45,030$48,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,810$0$5,550$9,325
Total Invoice$113,107$143,425$37,345$42,885$46,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,668-855-1,271-1,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,107$141,757$36,490$41,614$45,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,650$0$5,124$8,598

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelR8R81-Series1-Series1-Series
Trim4.25.2128i135i135is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,920$5,710$4,845$5,295$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$925$1,375$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668-855-1,271-1,432

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112013
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
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245059%
Total Not Requested173041%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested63030%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested82574%
Total Not Requested29026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested63030%

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