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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: $48,045

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $95,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,295

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $89,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelR8R8R81-Series
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 Plus135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $138,700 $164,900 $194,400 $36,050
Base Invoice $128,991 $153,357 $180,792 $33,345
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 550
Active steering 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,550
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     5,000  
Sport Package       1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       120
Navigation system       2,100
Premium Package       3,400
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Obstacle detection, rear       350
HD radio       350
Heated front seats       500
Proximity key       500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 535 500
Active steering 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,365
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     4,650  
Sport Package       1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       110
Navigation system       1,910
Premium Package       3,095
Auto-dimming headlights       230
Obstacle detection, rear       320
HD radio       315
Heated front seats       455
Proximity key       455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Options (change) 1,975 1,975 6,975 11,120
Options (change) 1,837 1,837 6,487 10,075
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 1,300 0
Total Price $143,225 $169,425 $203,925 $48,045
Total Invoice $133,378 $157,744 $189,829 $44,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,471
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelR8R8R81-Series
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 Plus135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13550, 13140, 5?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19215/40-18
Total Price$143,225$169,425$203,925$48,045
Adjustments for Features-2,805-5,555-10,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,420$163,870$193,395$48,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,450$52,975$0
Total Invoice$133,378$157,744$189,829$44,295
Adjustments for Features-2,612-5,172-9,8020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,766$152,572$180,027$44,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,806$49,261$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelR8R8R81-Series
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 Plus135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $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 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$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  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,985$9,735$14,710$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$5,555$10,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,612-5,172-9,8020

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182010
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 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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested280091%
Total Not Requested2809%

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