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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: $69,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $51,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,810

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $48,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelR83-Series
Trim4.2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $60,100
Base Invoice $106,206 $55,470
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 550
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Package   4,350
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 500
Navigation system 1,860  
Premium Package   3,960
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,650 6,750
Options (change) 2,465 6,145
Destination 1,200 895
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $120,150 $69,045
Total Invoice $111,971 $63,810

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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: $54,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,924
Model Year20092012
ModelR83-Series
Trim4.2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$120,150$69,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,150$66,055
Total Invoice$111,971$63,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,971$61,047

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelR83-Series
Trim4.2M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,245$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,763

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
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.3,363 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested185058%
Total Not Requested136542%

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