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Audi R8 vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $135,702

BMW i8   
Difference: $1,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $125,282

BMW i8   
Difference: $2,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelR8i8
Trim4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $136,500
Base Invoice $106,206 $126,260
Premium Package 2,100  
6-speed automated manual 9,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500  
Navigation system 2,000  
Giga World   2,000
Premium Package 1,953  
6-speed automated manual 8,463  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115  
Navigation system 1,860  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 19,350 2,000
Options (change) 17,996 1,820
Destination 1,200 995
Gas Tax 2,100 -3,793
Total Price $136,850 $135,702
Total Invoice $127,502 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,328
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,079
Model Year20092015
ModelR8i8
Trim4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$136,850$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,850$131,522
Total Invoice$127,502$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-3,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,502$121,423

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20092015
ModelR8i8
Trim4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,335$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,859

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20092015
ModelR8i8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in110.2 in
Length174.5 in184.9 in
Width75.0 in76.5 in
Height49.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.5 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%

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