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Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,795

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $65,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,960

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $61,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R8Z4Z4
Trim4.25.2sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $50,920 $59,245
Convenience Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 550 550
iPod integration 100 0    
Navigation system 2,100      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 1,350 1,350
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     1,100 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Convenience Package 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 500 500
iPod integration 93 0    
Navigation system 1,953      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 1,230 1,230
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 10,450 4,150 6,750 6,750
Options (change) 9,719 3,860 6,145 6,145
Destination 1,200 1,200 895 895
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0 0
Total Price $127,950 $154,350 $62,795 $71,845
Total Invoice $119,225 $143,840 $57,960 $66,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,494
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R8Z4Z4
Trim4.25.2sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine420hp V8525hp V10300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$127,950$154,350$62,795$71,845
Adjustments for Features0-750-5,665-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,950$153,600$57,130$64,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,650$0$7,000
Total Invoice$119,225$143,840$57,960$66,285
Adjustments for Features0-699-5,229-7,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,225$143,141$52,731$59,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,916$0$6,436

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R8Z4Z4
Trim4.25.2sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar  $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,990$9,905$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$5,665$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-5,229-7,118

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102012
ModelR8Z4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in98.3 in
Length174.5 in166.9 in
Width75.0 in70.5 in
Height49.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested55064%
Total Not Requested31536%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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