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Audi R8 vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,095

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $74,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,850

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $69,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelR84-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim4.2428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $109,000 $40,750 $46,250 $64,200
Base Invoice $101,370 $38,170 $43,230 $59,745
Convenience Package 3,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 550 550 550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500   950 2,550
Navigation system 2,000 2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package   950 950  
Premium Package   2,200 2,200  
Heated front seats   500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000
Sport Line     1,700  
Executive Package       4,000
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Convenience Package 3,255      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 500 500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115   865 2,320
Navigation system 1,860 1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package   865 865  
Premium Package   2,000 2,000  
Heated front seats   455 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910
Sport Line     1,545  
Executive Package       3,640
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 11,650 7,350 10,000 8,100
Options (change) 10,835 6,685 9,095 7,370
Destination 1,000 995 995 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $123,750 $49,095 $57,245 $73,295
Total Invoice $115,305 $45,850 $53,320 $68,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,935
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelR84-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim4.2428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$123,750$49,095$57,245$73,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,585-2,985-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,750$47,510$54,260$69,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,750$21,725
Total Invoice$115,305$45,850$53,320$68,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-2,780-3,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,305$44,370$50,540$64,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,170$19,967

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelR84-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim4.2428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
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$200
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$4,085$5,670$7,070$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585$2,985$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,480-2,780-3,773

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelR84-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length174.5 in182.6 in
Width75.0 in71.9 in
Height49.3 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%

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