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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: $65,595

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $49,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,635

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $46,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelR83-Series
Trim4.2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $109,000 $57,850
Base Invoice $101,370 $53,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 475
Navigation system 2,000 2,100
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 430
Navigation system 1,860 1,910
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   865
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 2,650 5,620
Options (change) 2,465 5,110
Destination 1,000 825
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $114,750 $65,595
Total Invoice $106,935 $60,635

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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: $50,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,724
Model Year20082009
ModelR83-Series
Trim4.2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$114,750$65,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,750$64,055
Total Invoice$106,935$60,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,935$59,211

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelR83-Series
Trim4.2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,895$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,424

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelR83-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length174.5 in181.1 in
Width75.0 in70.2 in
Height49.3 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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