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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: $64,075

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $78,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,120

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $73,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelR8R8R8Z4Z4
Trim4.25.2GTsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $210,300 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $195,579 $48,410 $56,825
Convenience Package 2,100        
Navigation system 2,100     2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 550 550
iPod integration 100 0 0 400 400
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 8,380 1,350 1,350
Special order charge     1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Premium Package       2,500 2,500
Sport Package       2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Heated front seats       500 500
Convenience Package 1,953        
Navigation system 1,953     1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 500 500
iPod integration 93 0 0 365 365
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 7,794 1,230 1,230
Special order charge     1,116    
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685
Premium Package       2,275 2,275
Sport Package       2,095  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 10,450 4,150 10,230 10,800 8,500
Options (change) 9,719 3,860 9,515 9,835 7,740
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $142,400 $171,100 $223,880 $64,075 $70,925
Total Invoice $132,730 $159,421 $208,444 $59,120 $65,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,054
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelR8R8R8Z4Z4
Trim4.25.2GTsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$142,400$171,100$223,880$64,075$70,925
Adjustments for Features0-750-2,060-1,565-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,400$170,350$221,820$62,510$68,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,950$79,420$0$5,600
Total Invoice$132,730$159,421$208,444$59,120$65,440
Adjustments for Features0-699-1,918-1,444-2,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,730$158,722$206,526$57,676$62,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,992$73,796$0$5,167

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelR8R8R8Z4Z4
Trim4.25.2GTsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Roll bar   $200$200
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter   $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  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
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$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
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 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,865$9,615$10,925$10,330$11,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$2,060$1,565$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-1,918-1,444-2,597

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122011
ModelR8Z4
Body2dr Convertible2dr 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.3,242 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165076%
Total Not Requested52524%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165076%
Total Not Requested52524%

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