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Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,445

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $95,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,180

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $88,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelR83-Series
TrimV10M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $162,900 $65,500
Base Invoice $151,497 $61,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 8,150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000  
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Executive Package   4,100
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
255/35YR19   1,200
Apple CarPlay support   300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 505
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 7,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790  
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Executive Package   3,770
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
255/35YR19   1,105
Apple CarPlay support   275
Options (change) 13,475 16,950
Options (change) 12,532 15,590
Destination 1,250 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $178,925 $83,445
Total Invoice $166,579 $78,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,185
Model Year20172018
ModelR83-Series
TrimV10M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V10425hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$178,925$83,445
Adjustments for Features-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$178,695$83,445
Total Invoice$166,579$78,180
Adjustments for Features-2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$166,365$78,180

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172018
ModelR83-Series
TrimV10M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,560$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2140

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172018
ModelR83-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length174.3 in182.5 in
Width76.4 in71.3 in
Height48.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

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