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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: $45,350

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $89,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,700

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $83,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200720072007
ModelR8R8R8Z4Z4Z4
Trim4.25.2GT3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $210,300 $36,400 $42,400 $52,100
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $195,579 $33,490 $39,010 $47,930
Navigation system 2,100     1,800 1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces       1,150    
Premium Package       2,800 2,000 2,850
Power convertible top       750 750  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Xenon HID headlights       700 700  
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Navigation system 1,953     1,640 1,640 1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 430 430 430
Leather seating surfaces       1,045    
Premium Package       2,545 1,820 2,595
Power convertible top       685 685  
Wood trim       0 0 0
Xenon HID headlights       635 635  
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Options (change) 2,750 650 650 8,175 6,225 5,625
Options (change) 2,558 605 605 7,435 5,665 5,120
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 775 775 775
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $134,700 $167,600 $214,300 $45,350 $49,400 $58,500
Total Invoice $125,569 $156,166 $199,534 $41,700 $45,450 $53,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,830
Model Year201220122012200720072007
ModelR8R8R8Z4Z4Z4
Trim4.25.2GT3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7?, 10430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$134,700$167,600$214,300$45,350$49,400$58,500
Adjustments for Features-3,260-4,800-5,7100-275-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,440$162,800$208,590$45,350$49,125$57,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,360$77,150$0$3,775$12,575
Total Invoice$125,569$156,166$199,534$41,700$45,450$53,825
Adjustments for Features-3,039-4,473-5,3170-253-529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,530$151,693$194,217$41,700$45,197$53,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,163$71,687$0$3,497$11,596

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201220122012200720072007
ModelR8R8R8Z4Z4Z4
Trim4.25.2GT3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150$150
6-speed automated manual  $1100   
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500   
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rearview camera $200$200   
Roll bar   $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat   $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
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    
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Surround sound $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers     $50
LED headlights $1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$5,575$7,115$8,025$2,315$2,590$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$4,800$5,710$0$275$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,039-4,473-5,3170-253-529

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122007
ModelR8Z4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in98.2 in
Length174.5 in161.1 in
Width75.0 in70.1 in
Height49.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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