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Audi R8 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $88,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $81,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelR8R8i3
Trim4.25.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $44,450
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $42,020
iPod integration 100 0  
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 700
LED headlights 3,500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500  
Tera World     2,600
iPod integration 93 0  
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 645
LED headlights 3,255    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255  
Tera World     2,390
Options (change) 11,850 4,150 3,300
Options (change) 11,021 3,860 3,035
Destination 1,200 1,200 995
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 -7,500
Total Price $129,350 $154,350 $41,245
Total Invoice $120,527 $143,840 $38,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,496
Model Year201020102017
ModelR8R8i3
Trim4.25.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8525hp V10168hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$129,350$154,350$41,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,040-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,350$153,310$40,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,960$0
Total Invoice$120,527$143,840$38,550
Adjustments for Features0-969-519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$120,527$142,871$38,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,344$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year201020102017
ModelR8R8i3
Trim4.25.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heat pump  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,270$6,310$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-969-519

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102017
ModelR8i3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length174.5 in157.4 in
Width75.0 in69.9 in
Height49.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.511.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%

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