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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: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $91,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $85,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelR8R8R8i3
Trim4.25.2GTBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $42,400
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $39,690
Navigation system 2,100      
iPod integration 100 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 550
LED headlights 3,500      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 8,380  
Special order charge     1,200  
Tera World       2,500
Navigation system 1,953      
iPod integration 93 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 500
LED headlights 3,255      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 7,794  
Special order charge     1,116  
Tera World       2,275
Options (change) 11,850 4,150 10,230 3,050
Options (change) 11,021 3,860 9,515 2,775
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 -7,500
Total Price $130,300 $157,400 $210,380 $38,945
Total Invoice $121,477 $146,680 $195,889 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,891
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelR8R8R8i3
Trim4.25.2GTBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10168hp E
TransmissionM6M6S6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$130,300$157,400$210,380$38,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,040-2,350-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,300$156,360$208,030$38,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,060$77,730$0
Total Invoice$121,477$146,680$195,889$35,960
Adjustments for Features0-969-2,188-374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,477$145,711$193,701$35,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,234$72,224$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelR8R8R8i3
Trim4.25.2GTBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heat pump   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,545$6,585$7,895$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040$2,350$405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-969-2,188-374

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
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.2,635 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
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 i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested200068%
Total Not Requested95032%

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