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Audi R8 vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,395

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $78,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,410

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $72,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelR8R8R82-Series2-Series
Trim4.25.2GT228iM235i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $32,850 $44,150
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $30,900 $41,300
Navigation system 2,100        
Convenience Package 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 550 550
iPod integration 100 0 0    
Technology Package       1,950 1,950
Premium Package       2,950  
Track Handling Package       2,300  
Driver Assistance Package       950 950
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Heated front seats       500 500
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         0
Navigation system 1,953        
Convenience Package 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 500 500
iPod integration 93 0 0    
Technology Package       1,775 1,775
Premium Package       2,685  
Track Handling Package       2,095  
Driver Assistance Package       865 865
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Heated front seats       455 455
Wood trim         0
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 4,950 650 650 11,550 5,400
Options (change) 4,604 605 605 10,515 4,915
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $123,400 $153,900 $200,800 $45,395 $50,545
Total Invoice $115,060 $143,425 $186,979 $42,410 $47,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,789
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelR8R8R82-Series2-Series
Trim4.25.2GT228iM235i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$123,400$153,900$200,800$45,395$50,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,060-3,360-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,400$152,900$198,740$42,035$46,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$75,340$0$4,775
Total Invoice$115,060$143,425$186,979$42,410$47,210
Adjustments for Features0-932-1,918-3,139-3,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,060$142,493$185,061$39,271$43,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$70,001$0$4,450

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelR8R8R82-Series2-Series
Trim4.25.2GT228iM235i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
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
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights   $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
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$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,910$4,910$5,970$7,270$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,060$3,360$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-1,918-3,139-3,489

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelR82-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in105.9 in
Length174.5 in174.7 in
Width75.0 in69.8 in
Height49.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft313.8 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145045%
Total Not Requested175555%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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