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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: $68,595

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $97,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,365

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $91,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelR83-Series
TrimV10M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $162,900 $57,850
Base Invoice $151,497 $53,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 475
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   2,000
Rear spoiler   0
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
Heated front seats   500
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 430
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,820
Rear spoiler   0
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
Heated front seats   455
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Sunroof   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 575 8,620
Options (change) 535 7,840
Destination 1,250 825
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $166,025 $68,595
Total Invoice $154,582 $63,365

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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: $92,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,943
Model Year20172009
ModelR83-Series
TrimV10M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine540hp V10414hp V8
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$166,025$68,595
Adjustments for Features-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$161,435$68,595
Total Invoice$154,582$63,365
Adjustments for Features-4,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$150,308$63,365

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172009
ModelR83-Series
TrimV10M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $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
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,135$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2740

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172009
ModelR83-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length174.3 in181.1 in
Width76.4 in70.2 in
Height48.8 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft311.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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