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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: $127,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $118,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelR8R8i3
TrimV10V10 PlusBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $44,450
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $42,020
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 700
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000 3,000  
Tera World     2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 645
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790 2,790  
Tera World     2,390
Options (change) 3,575 3,575 3,300
Options (change) 3,325 3,325 3,035
Destination 1,250 1,250 995
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $169,025 $196,025 $41,245
Total Invoice $157,372 $182,482 $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: $121,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113,119
Model Year201720172017
ModelR8R8i3
TrimV10V10 PlusBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine540hp V10610hp V10168hp E
TransmissionS7S7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$169,025$196,025$41,245
Adjustments for Features-6,125-8,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$162,900$187,125$41,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,225$0
Total Invoice$157,372$182,482$38,550
Adjustments for Features-5,703-8,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$151,669$174,197$38,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,528$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year201720172017
ModelR8R8i3
TrimV10V10 PlusBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors $4000 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels $250 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Carbon fiber engine cover $0 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100 
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,600$13,375$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,125$8,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,703-8,2850

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
ModelR8i3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length174.3 in157.4 in
Width76.4 in69.9 in
Height48.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft311.8 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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