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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: $64,425

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $116,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,440

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $109,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelR8Z4Z4
TrimSpyder V10sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $175,100 $52,400 $61,550
Base Invoice $162,843 $48,410 $56,825
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 550 550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000 1,350 1,350
Sport Package   2,300  
Premium Package   2,500 2,500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Auto-dimming headlights   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790 1,230 1,230
Sport Package   2,095  
Premium Package   2,275 2,275
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Auto-dimming headlights   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 3,575 11,150 8,850
Options (change) 3,325 10,155 8,060
Destination 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $181,225 $64,425 $71,275
Total Invoice $168,718 $59,440 $65,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $113,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $105,810
Model Year201720112011
ModelR8Z4Z4
TrimSpyder V10sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine540hp V10300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionS7M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$181,225$64,425$71,275
Adjustments for Features-3,7250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$177,500$64,425$70,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600
Total Invoice$168,718$59,440$65,760
Adjustments for Features-3,4680-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$165,250$59,440$64,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,167

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201720112011
ModelR8Z4Z4
TrimSpyder V10sDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 $1200
6-speed manual $150 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Raised top speed limiter $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Power convertible top$4000  
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Performance meter$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,915$9,190$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4680-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172011
ModelR8Z4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in98.3 in
Length174.4 in166.9 in
Width75.0 in70.5 in
Height49.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested195090%
Total Not Requested22510%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested195090%
Total Not Requested22510%

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