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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: $125,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,985

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $117,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV10V10 Plus325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $32,300 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $29,575 $34,395 $44,680
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 475 475 475
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   5,000      
Steering-linked headlights     800 800  
Premium Package     2,000 2,200  
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350 350
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450    
Navigation system     1,800 1,800 1,800
Power front seats         995
Adjustable seats         500
Rear spoiler         0
Xenon HID headlights         700
Telematics service, such as OnStar         750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 430 430 430
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   4,650      
Steering-linked headlights     730 730  
Premium Package     1,820 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320 320
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320    
Navigation system     1,640 1,640 1,640
Power front seats         905
Adjustable seats         455
Rear spoiler         0
Xenon HID headlights         635
Telematics service, such as OnStar         685
Options (change) 575 5,575 7,375 6,125 6,070
Options (change) 535 5,185 6,715 5,575 5,525
Destination 1,250 1,250 695 695 695
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0 0 1,000
Total Price $166,025 $198,025 $40,370 $44,420 $56,665
Total Invoice $154,582 $184,342 $36,985 $40,665 $51,900

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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: $118,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $110,883
Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV10V10 Plus325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine540hp V10610hp V10184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5?, 10?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$166,025$198,025$40,370$44,420$56,665
Adjustments for Features-7,585-12,560-380-5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$158,440$185,465$39,990$43,890$56,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,025$0$3,900$16,675
Total Invoice$154,582$184,342$36,985$40,665$51,900
Adjustments for Features-7,062-11,692-348-4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$147,520$172,650$36,637$40,180$51,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,130$0$3,543$15,263

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172017200620062006
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimV10V10 Plus325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors $4000   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500   
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Carbon fiber body panels $250   
Carbon fiber engine cover $0   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300   
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100   
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200   
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400   
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400    
Sunroof  $900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player  $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100$100   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer$100$100   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Performance meter$150$150   
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 
Aluminum trim    $100
Carbon fiber trim $200   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats$75$75   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000   
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$11,075$16,050$3,870$4,020$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,585$12,560$380$530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,062-11,692-348-4850

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172006
ModelR83-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in107.3 in
Length174.3 in176.7 in
Width76.4 in69.2 in
Height48.8 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft39.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

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 OnStar200Yes
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 Requested135086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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