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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: $39,245

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $83,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,260

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $78,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelR8R8R8R81-Series1-Series
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907 $27,230 $33,160
Navigation system 2,100       2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 650 475 475
iPod integration 100 100 100 100 400 400
Power front seats     2,000 2,000    
Premium Package         3,700 3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595
Heated front seats         500 500
Obstacle detection, rear         350 350
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Navigation system 1,953       1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 605 430 430
iPod integration 93 93 93 93 365 365
Power front seats     1,860 1,860    
Premium Package         3,365 3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540
Heated front seats         455 455
Obstacle detection, rear         320 320
Xenon HID headlights         820  
Options (change) 2,850 750 2,750 2,750 9,020 7,820
Options (change) 2,651 698 2,558 2,558 8,205 7,115
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 825 825
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700 0 0
Total Price $123,000 $158,900 $180,500 $205,600 $39,245 $44,495
Total Invoice $114,688 $148,075 $168,163 $191,415 $36,260 $41,100

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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: $83,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,344
Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelR8R8R8R81-Series1-Series
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$123,000$158,900$180,500$205,600$39,245$44,495
Adjustments for Features-90-1,890-5,965-7,3150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,910$157,010$174,535$198,285$39,245$44,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,100$51,625$75,375$0$5,000
Total Invoice$114,688$148,075$168,163$191,415$36,260$41,100
Adjustments for Features-84-1,761-5,557-6,8100-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,604$146,314$162,606$184,605$36,260$40,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,710$48,002$70,001$0$4,609

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201520152015201520092009
ModelR8R8R8R81-Series1-Series
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150$150
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
AWD$1700$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$4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Residual heat    $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250$250  
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0  
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100$100  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300$300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100$100  
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive    $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$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$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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,735$6,535$10,610$11,960$4,645$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$1,890$5,965$7,315$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-1,761-5,557-6,8100-231

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152009
ModelR81-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length175.0 in171.7 in
Width75.0 in68.8 in
Height49.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,253 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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
Audi R8 Competition

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested260077%
Total Not Requested78023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested260084%
Total Not Requested48016%

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