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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: $80,745

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $59,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,700

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $55,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelR8R83-Series
TrimV8V10M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $65,500
Base Invoice $107,787 $143,127 $61,595
Rearview camera 1,000    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 550
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,200 1,200  
iPod integration 100 100  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900 8,150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Full Merino Leather     3,600
255/35YR19     1,200
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
Rearview camera 930    
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 505
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,116 1,116  
iPod integration 93 93  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207 7,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255  
Obstacle detection, rear     690
Full Merino Leather     3,310
255/35YR19     1,105
Wood trim     0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 20,450 15,350 14,250
Options (change) 19,019 14,276 13,110
Destination 1,250 1,250 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $140,600 $173,500 $80,745
Total Invoice $131,056 $161,653 $75,700

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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: $63,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,459
Model Year201520152018
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, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$140,600$173,500$80,745
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,600$172,550$77,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,950$0
Total Invoice$131,056$161,653$75,700
Adjustments for Features0-885-3,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$131,056$160,768$72,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,712$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152018
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
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
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$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 passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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
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$2,810$3,760$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-3,103

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152018
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.3,502 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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