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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: $48,725

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $74,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,995

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $70,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim4.25.2328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Convenience Package 2,100          
Navigation system 2,100   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 550 550 550 550
iPod integration 100 0        
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Steering-linked headlights     900 900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500 500
Sport Line     2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
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
Premium Package         2,200 2,200
Convenience Package 1,953          
Navigation system 1,953   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 500 500 500 500
iPod integration 93 0        
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865
Steering-linked headlights     820 820    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475 475
Sport Line     2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910 910
Premium Package         2,000 2,000
Options (change) 4,950 650 10,500 10,500 9,550 9,550
Options (change) 4,604 605 9,575 9,575 8,705 8,705
Destination 1,250 1,250 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0 0 0
Total Price $123,400 $153,900 $48,725 $50,025 $53,875 $60,375
Total Invoice $115,060 $143,425 $44,995 $46,190 $49,740 $55,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,934
Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim4.25.2328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$123,400$153,900$48,725$50,025$53,875$60,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-785-2,235-2,885-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,400$152,900$47,940$47,790$50,990$56,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$150$0$3,200$8,525
Total Invoice$115,060$143,425$44,995$46,190$49,740$55,720
Adjustments for Features0-932-725-2,064-2,664-3,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,060$142,493$44,270$44,126$47,076$51,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$144$0$2,950$7,847

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim4.25.2328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0    
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100    
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights $1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75    
No leather in second row$-300$-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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,660$4,660$4,445$5,895$6,545$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$785$2,235$2,885$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-725-2,064-2,664-3,747

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112014
ModelR83-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length174.5 in182.5 in
Width75.0 in71.3 in
Height49.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

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