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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: $50,675

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $76,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,780

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $71,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelR8R8R84-Series4-Series
Trim4.25.2GT428i435i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $40,500 $46,000
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $37,440 $42,500
Convenience Package 2,100        
Navigation system 2,100     2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 550 550
iPod integration 100 0 0    
LED headlights 3,500     1,900 1,900
Driver Assistance Package       950 950
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Premium Package       2,200 2,200
Heated front seats       500 500
Convenience Package 1,953        
Navigation system 1,953     1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 500 500
iPod integration 93 0 0    
LED headlights 3,255     1,730 1,730
Driver Assistance Package       865 865
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910
Premium Package       2,000 2,000
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 8,450 650 650 9,250 9,250
Options (change) 7,859 605 605 8,415 8,415
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $126,900 $153,900 $200,800 $50,675 $56,175
Total Invoice $118,315 $143,425 $186,979 $46,780 $51,840

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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: $79,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,914
Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelR8R8R84-Series4-Series
Trim4.25.2GT428i435i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S6T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$126,900$153,900$200,800$50,675$56,175
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,560-3,660-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,900$153,400$199,240$47,015$53,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,500$72,340$0$6,650
Total Invoice$118,315$143,425$186,979$46,780$51,840
Adjustments for Features0-466-1,453-3,379-2,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,315$142,959$185,526$43,401$49,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,644$67,211$0$6,123

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122012201220142014
ModelR8R8R84-Series4-Series
Trim4.25.2GT428i435i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console   $100$100
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
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Text dictation   $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,585$4,085$5,145$7,245$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,560$3,660$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-1,453-3,379-2,316

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122014
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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%
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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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