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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: $40,370

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $82,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,985

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $77,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015200620062006
ModelR8R8R8R83-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900 $32,300 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907 $29,575 $34,395 $44,680
Navigation system 2,100       1,800 1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 650 475 475 475
Power front seats     2,000 2,000     995
Premium Package         2,000 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights         800 800  
Leather seating surfaces         1,450    
Heated front seats         500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear         350 350 350
Adjustable seats             500
Rear spoiler             0
Xenon HID headlights             700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0
Navigation system 1,953       1,640 1,640 1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 605 430 430 430
Power front seats     1,860 1,860     905
Premium Package         1,820 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights         730 730  
Leather seating surfaces         1,320    
Heated front seats         455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear         320 320 320
Adjustable seats             455
Rear spoiler             0
Xenon HID headlights             635
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0
Options (change) 2,750 650 2,650 2,650 7,375 6,125 5,320
Options (change) 2,558 605 2,465 2,465 6,715 5,575 4,840
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 695 695 695
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700 0 0 1,000
Total Price $122,900 $158,800 $180,400 $205,500 $40,370 $44,420 $55,915
Total Invoice $114,595 $147,982 $168,070 $191,322 $36,985 $40,665 $51,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325Ci
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,071
Model Year2015201520152015200620062006
ModelR8R8R8R83-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7?, 10?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$122,900$158,800$180,400$205,500$40,370$44,420$55,915
Adjustments for Features-2,220-3,120-7,195-8,645-580-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,680$155,680$173,205$196,855$39,790$43,690$55,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,000$52,525$76,175$0$3,900$16,125
Total Invoice$114,595$147,982$168,070$191,322$36,985$40,665$51,215
Adjustments for Features-2,070-2,907-6,703-8,049-531-6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,525$145,075$161,367$183,273$36,454$39,997$51,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,550$48,842$70,748$0$3,543$14,761

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201520152015200620062006
ModelR8R8R8R83-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV8V10V10 PlusCompetition325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  $150$150
7-speed automated manual   $1200   
5-speed manual    $0  
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700   
RWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows    $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power      $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000$4000   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100$100   
Carbon fiber body panels  $250$250   
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0   
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100$100   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300$300   
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100$100   
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler      $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400    
Sunroof    $900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325   
CD player    $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Surround sound $250     
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Chronometer$100$100$100$100   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10  $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200   
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75$75$75   
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim    $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   
Total Value of Features$6,310$7,210$11,285$12,735$4,670$4,820$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$3,120$7,195$8,645$580$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,070-2,907-6,703-8,049-531-6680

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelR83-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in107.3 in
Length175.0 in176.7 in
Width75.0 in69.2 in
Height49.3 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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