| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $71,395 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $50,405 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $65,950 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $47,622 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | 3-Series |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $114,200 | $149,000 | $60,100 |
| Base Invoice | $106,206 | $138,570 | $55,470 |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 650 | 550 |
| iPod integration | 100 | 0 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 500 | 500 | |
| Premium Package | 4,350 | ||
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,250 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,953 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 605 | 605 | 500 |
| iPod integration | 93 | 0 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 465 | 465 | |
| Premium Package | 3,960 | ||
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,140 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,350 | 1,150 | 9,100 |
| Options (change) | 3,116 | 1,070 | 8,285 |
| Destination | 1,250 | 1,250 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 3,000 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $121,800 | $154,400 | $71,395 |
| Total Invoice | $113,572 | $143,890 | $65,950 |
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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: $53,620 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,592 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | 3-Series |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 430hp V8 | 525hp V10 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 7 | 465, 12 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $121,800 | $154,400 | $71,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,790 | -3,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $121,800 | $152,610 | $68,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $30,810 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $113,572 | $143,890 | $65,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,668 | -2,970 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $113,572 | $142,222 | $62,980 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $28,650 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | 3-Series |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| AWD | $1700 | $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 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $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 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished fuel door | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-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 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,420 | $5,210 | $6,635 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,790 | $3,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,668 | -2,970 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | R8 | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 174.5 in | 181.1 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 49.3 in | 54.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,606 lb. | 3,363 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.1 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 3.5 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 245/35ZR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 265/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 840 | 26% |
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