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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: $43,745

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $77,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,230

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $72,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelR8R8R83-Series3-Series
Trim4.25.2GT328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $35,300 $40,800
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $32,475 $37,535
Navigation system 2,100     2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 475 475
iPod integration 100 0 0 400 400
Premium Package       3,250 2,550
Satellite radio       595 595
Heated front seats       500 500
Obstacle detection, rear       350 350
Navigation system 1,953     1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 430 430
iPod integration 93 0 0 365 365
Premium Package       2,960 2,320
Satellite radio       540 540
Heated front seats       455 455
Obstacle detection, rear       320 320
Options (change) 2,850 650 650 7,670 6,970
Options (change) 2,651 605 605 6,980 6,340
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 775 775
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $121,300 $153,900 $200,800 $43,745 $48,545
Total Invoice $113,107 $143,425 $186,979 $40,230 $44,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,567
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelR8R8R83-Series3-Series
Trim4.25.2GT328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$121,300$153,900$200,800$43,745$48,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-2,450-750-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,300$152,360$198,350$42,995$47,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,060$77,050$0$4,550
Total Invoice$113,107$143,425$186,979$40,230$44,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,435-2,281-690-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,107$141,990$184,698$39,540$43,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,883$71,591$0$4,190

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelR8R8R83-Series3-Series
Trim4.25.2GT328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net $40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Surround sound $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,145$5,685$6,595$4,895$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540$2,450$750$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,435-2,281-690-920

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122007
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.3,352 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
Audi R8 4.2

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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