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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: $82,745

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $57,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,685

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $54,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelR8R83-Series
TrimV8V10M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $62,000
Base Invoice $107,787 $143,127 $57,720
Navigation system 2,100    
Rearview camera 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 550
iPod integration 100 100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 2,650
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,200 1,200  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900 8,150
Executive Package     4,300
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
LED headlights     1,900
255/35YR19     1,200
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
Navigation system 1,953    
Rearview camera 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 500
iPod integration 93 93  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 2,410
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,116 1,116  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207 7,415
Executive Package     3,915
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
LED headlights     1,730
255/35YR19     1,090
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 20,450 15,350 19,750
Options (change) 19,019 14,276 17,970
Destination 1,250 1,250 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $140,600 $173,500 $82,745
Total Invoice $131,056 $161,653 $76,685

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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: $62,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,296
Model Year201520152015
ModelR8R83-Series
TrimV8V10M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$140,600$173,500$82,745
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,600$172,550$78,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,950$0
Total Invoice$131,056$161,653$76,685
Adjustments for Features0-885-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,056$160,768$72,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,712$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152015
ModelR8R83-Series
TrimV8V10M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$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
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50 
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 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer$100$100 
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
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
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 headliner $650 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,735$3,685$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-3,925

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015
ModelR83-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length175.0 in182.5 in
Width75.0 in71.3 in
Height49.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60032%
Total Not Requested130068%

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