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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: $61,945

BMW 3-Series M340i   
Difference: $69,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
ModelR83-Series
Trim4.2M340i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $54,000
Premium Package 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 550
Navigation system 2,000 1,700
6-speed automated manual 9,100  
Luxury Design   0
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
AWD   2,000
Premium Package 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 505
Navigation system 1,860 1,565
6-speed automated manual 8,463  
Luxury Design   0
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 13,850 6,950
Options (change) 12,881 6,415
Destination 1,200 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $131,350 $61,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,543
Model Year20092020
ModelR83-Series
Trim4.2M340i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8382hp I6
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$131,350$61,945
Adjustments for Features0-4,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,350$57,210

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092020
ModelR83-Series
Trim4.2M340i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,260$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-566

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092020
ModelR83-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length174.5 in185.7 in
Width75.0 in71.9 in
Height49.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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