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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: $83,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,270

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $78,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelR8R8R81-Series1-Series
TrimV8V10V10 Plus128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,900 $151,200 $170,545 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $106,857 $140,616 $158,607 $28,885 $36,335
Convenience Package 2,000        
Navigation system 2,100     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 550 550
iPod integration 100 100 100    
Power front seats     2,000    
Premium Package       3,400 1,750
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Obstacle detection, rear       380 380
Heated front seats       500 500
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Convenience Package 1,860        
Navigation system 1,953     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 500 500
iPod integration 93 93 93    
Power front seats     1,860    
Premium Package       3,095 1,595
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Obstacle detection, rear       345 345
Heated front seats       455 455
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Options (change) 4,850 750 2,750 8,230 5,680
Options (change) 4,511 698 2,558 7,490 5,170
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 895 895
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $124,000 $156,200 $177,545 $40,325 $45,875
Total Invoice $115,618 $145,564 $165,415 $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: $82,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,472
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelR8R8R81-Series1-Series
TrimV8V10V10 Plus128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$124,000$156,200$177,545$40,325$45,875
Adjustments for Features-940-1,440-5,5650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,060$154,760$171,980$40,325$45,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,700$48,920$0$5,400
Total Invoice$115,618$145,564$165,415$37,270$42,400
Adjustments for Features-876-1,342-5,1850-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,742$144,222$160,230$37,270$42,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,480$45,488$0$4,991

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelR8R8R81-Series1-Series
TrimV8V10V10 Plus128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$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
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
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$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250  
Carbon fiber engine cover $0$0  
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100$100  
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$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,135$5,635$9,760$4,195$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$1,440$5,565$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-876-1,342-5,1850-139

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20142012
ModelR81-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length175.0 in172.2 in
Width75.0 in68.8 in
Height49.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested39046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested250063%
Total Not Requested148037%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested150095%
Total Not Requested805%

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