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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: $44,420

BMW 3-Series 330Ci   
Difference: $77,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,665

BMW 3-Series 330Ci   
Difference: $72,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series
Trim4.25.2330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $34,395 $44,680
Navigation system 2,100   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 475 475
Polished alloy wheels 500 500    
Premium Package     2,200  
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Power front seats       995
Adjustable seats       500
Rear spoiler       0
Xenon HID headlights       700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Navigation system 1,953   1,640 1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 430 430
Polished alloy wheels 465 465    
Premium Package     2,000  
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Heated front seats     455 455
Power front seats       905
Adjustable seats       455
Rear spoiler       0
Xenon HID headlights       635
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 3,250 1,150 6,125 5,320
Options (change) 3,023 1,070 5,575 4,840
Destination 1,250 1,250 695 695
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 1,000
Total Price $121,700 $154,400 $44,420 $55,915
Total Invoice $113,479 $143,890 $40,665 $51,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330Ci
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,195
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series
Trim4.25.2330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$121,700$154,400$44,420$55,915
Adjustments for Features-1,380-2,920-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,320$151,480$43,690$55,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,160$0$12,225
Total Invoice$113,479$143,890$40,665$51,215
Adjustments for Features-1,287-2,721-6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,192$141,169$39,997$51,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,977$0$11,218

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series
Trim4.25.2330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,445$6,985$4,795$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$2,920$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,287-2,721-6680

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112006
ModelR83-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in107.3 in
Length174.5 in176.7 in
Width75.0 in69.2 in
Height49.3 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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