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Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,995 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||||
| Difference: $77,755 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,000 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||||
| Difference: $72,305 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | R8 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 4.2 | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $109,000 | $37,500 | $39,000 | $43,750 | $50,150 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $101,370 | $35,180 | $36,560 | $40,930 | $46,820 | $57,720 |
| Convenience Package | 3,500 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 5,500 | 950 | 950 | 2,650 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | 900 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Premium Package | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||||
| Sport Line | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||
| Executive Package | 4,300 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 3,255 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 605 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 5,115 | 865 | 865 | 2,410 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | 865 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | 910 | 910 | 910 | 910 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||||
| Sport Line | 1,545 | 1,545 | ||||
| Executive Package | 3,915 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 11,650 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 8,500 |
| Options (change) | 10,835 | 6,825 | 6,825 | 9,095 | 9,095 | 7,735 |
| Destination | 1,000 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 2,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $123,750 | $45,995 | $47,495 | $54,745 | $61,145 | $71,495 |
| Total Invoice | $115,305 | $43,000 | $44,380 | $51,020 | $56,910 | $66,450 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,140 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,732 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | R8 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 4.2 | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 420hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T8 | M6 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 7 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-19 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $123,750 | $45,995 | $47,495 | $54,745 | $61,145 | $71,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | -615 | 0 | -1,450 | -3,475 | -4,650 | -4,975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $123,135 | $45,995 | $46,045 | $51,270 | $56,495 | $66,520 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $50 | $5,275 | $10,500 | $20,525 |
| Total Invoice | $115,305 | $43,000 | $44,380 | $51,020 | $56,910 | $66,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | -573 | 0 | -1,355 | -3,239 | -4,328 | -4,624 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $114,732 | $43,000 | $43,025 | $47,781 | $52,582 | $61,826 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $25 | $4,781 | $9,582 | $18,826 |
Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | R8 | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 4.2 | 328i | 328d | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bright-finished fuel door | $100 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,410 | $3,795 | $5,245 | $7,270 | $8,445 | $8,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $615 | $0 | $1,450 | $3,475 | $4,650 | $4,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -573 | 0 | -1,355 | -3,239 | -4,328 | -4,624 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | R8 | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 174.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 49.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,606 lb. | 3,411 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.1 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 3.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Hill start assist | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 315 | 26% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 33% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 91% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 33% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 9% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 91% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 68% |
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