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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: $84,545

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $57,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,345

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $54,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelR8R8R84-Series
Trim4.25.2GTM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $64,200
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $59,745
Convenience Package 2,100      
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 550
iPod integration 100 0 0  
LED headlights 3,500     1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 8,380 2,550
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900 9,900 8,150
Special order charge     1,200  
Executive Package       4,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
255/35YR19       1,200
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Convenience Package 1,953      
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 500
iPod integration 93 0 0  
LED headlights 3,255     1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 7,794 2,320
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207 9,207 7,415
Special order charge     1,116  
Executive Package       3,640
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910
255/35YR19       1,090
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 23,850 14,050 20,130 19,350
Options (change) 22,181 13,067 18,722 17,605
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $142,300 $167,300 $220,280 $84,545
Total Invoice $132,637 $155,887 $205,096 $78,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,054
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelR8R8R84-Series
Trim4.25.2GTM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$142,300$167,300$220,280$84,545
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,560-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,300$167,050$218,720$80,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,750$76,420$0
Total Invoice$132,637$155,887$205,096$78,345
Adjustments for Features0-233-1,452-3,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,637$155,654$203,644$74,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,017$71,007$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelR8R8R84-Series
Trim4.25.2GTM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
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
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$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 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights   $50
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,185$3,435$4,745$7,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,560$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-1,452-3,762

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122015
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 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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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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