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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: $41,670

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $125,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,410

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $117,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelR8R81-Series1-Series
TrimV10V10 Plus128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $26,490 $32,290
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550 550
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   5,000    
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Sport Package     1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100 100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Proximity key     500 500
Heated front seats     500 500
HD radio     350 350
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Xenon HID headlights     800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 500 500
Active steering 1,302 1,302 1,230 1,230
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   4,650    
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Sport Package     1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90 90
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Proximity key     455 455
Heated front seats     455 455
HD radio     315 315
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Xenon HID headlights     730  
Options (change) 1,975 6,975 12,245 10,945
Options (change) 1,837 6,487 11,095 9,910
Destination 1,250 1,250 825 825
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0 0
Total Price $167,425 $199,425 $41,670 $46,670
Total Invoice $155,884 $185,644 $38,410 $43,025

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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: $119,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111,916
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelR8R81-Series1-Series
TrimV10V10 Plus128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine540hp V10610hp V10230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$167,425$199,425$41,670$46,670
Adjustments for Features-5,970-10,9450-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$161,455$188,480$41,670$46,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,025$0$4,750
Total Invoice$155,884$185,644$38,410$43,025
Adjustments for Features-5,558-10,1890-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$150,326$175,455$38,410$42,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,129$0$4,385

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelR8R81-Series1-Series
TrimV10V10 Plus128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$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
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels $250  
Carbon fiber engine cover $0  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100  
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400  
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,950$14,925$3,980$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$10,945$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,558-10,1890-230

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172008
ModelR81-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in104.7 in
Length174.3 in171.7 in
Width76.4 in68.8 in
Height48.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested280083%
Total Not Requested58017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested280091%
Total Not Requested2809%

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