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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: $48,745

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $117,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series
TrimV10V10 Plus330iM340i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $40,750 $54,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 550 550
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   5,000    
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     1,750  
Luxury Design     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 505 505
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   4,650    
Navigation system     1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     1,610  
Luxury Design     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Heated front seats     460 460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 575 5,575 7,000 5,250
Options (change) 535 5,185 6,440 4,830
Destination 1,250 1,250 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 0 0
Total Price $166,025 $198,025 $48,745 $60,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $114,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $146,123
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series
TrimV10V10 Plus330iM340i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V10610hp V10255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionS7S7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$166,025$198,025$48,745$60,245
Adjustments for Features-2,855-7,8300-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$163,170$190,195$48,745$59,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,025$0$11,250

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2017201720202020
ModelR8R83-Series3-Series
TrimV10V10 Plus330iM340i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors $4000  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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  
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support  $0$0
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250  $250
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,885$12,860$5,030$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$7,830$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,658-7,2890-24

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172020
ModelR83-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length174.3 in185.7 in
Width76.4 in71.9 in
Height48.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft316.9 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 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
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
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested125069%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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