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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: $83,495 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||
| Difference: $58,805 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $78,220 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||
| Difference: $54,417 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | R8 | 3-Series |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | GT | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $114,200 | $149,000 | $196,800 | $64,000 |
| Base Invoice | $106,206 | $138,570 | $183,024 | $60,200 |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | |||
| Convenience Package | 2,100 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 650 | 650 | 650 | 700 |
| iPod integration | 100 | 0 | 0 | |
| LED headlights | 3,500 | 1,900 | ||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 9,900 | 9,900 | 9,900 | 8,150 |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 5,500 | 3,500 | 8,380 | |
| Special order charge | 1,200 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,900 | |||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,650 | |||
| 255/35YR19 | 1,200 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,953 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,953 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 605 | 605 | 605 | 645 |
| iPod integration | 93 | 0 | 0 | |
| LED headlights | 3,255 | 1,750 | ||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 9,207 | 9,207 | 9,207 | 7,500 |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 5,115 | 3,255 | 7,794 | |
| Special order charge | 1,116 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,590 | |||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,435 | |||
| 255/35YR19 | 1,105 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 23,850 | 14,050 | 20,130 | 18,500 |
| Options (change) | 22,181 | 13,067 | 18,722 | 17,025 |
| Destination | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $142,300 | $167,300 | $220,280 | $83,495 |
| Total Invoice | $132,637 | $155,887 | $205,096 | $78,220 |
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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: $63,540 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,853 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | R8 | 3-Series |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | GT | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 430hp V8 | 525hp V10 | 560hp V10 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | S6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 7 | 465, 12 | 140, 7 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $142,300 | $167,300 | $220,280 | $83,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -1,560 | -4,735 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $142,300 | $167,050 | $218,720 | $78,760 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $24,750 | $76,420 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $132,637 | $155,887 | $205,096 | $78,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -233 | -1,452 | -4,436 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $132,637 | $155,654 | $203,644 | $73,784 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $23,017 | $71,007 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | R8 | R8 | R8 | 3-Series |
| Trim | 4.2 | 5.2 | GT | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $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 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $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 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Text dictation | $50 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Voice recorder | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Dampers, manually adjustable | $400 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,260 | $3,510 | $4,820 | $7,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $1,560 | $4,735 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -233 | -1,452 | -4,436 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | R8 | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 174.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 75.0 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 49.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,606 lb. | 3,502 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.4 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.1 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 3.5 ft3 | 13.0 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% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Hill start assist | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| 255/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Voice recorder | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 60% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
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