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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: $132,400

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $7,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $123,430

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $5,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelR8R8R8i8
Trim4.25.2GTBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $140,700
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $130,125
Convenience Package 2,100      
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 8,380  
LED headlights 3,500      
iPod integration 100 0 0  
Special order charge     1,200  
Giga World       2,000
Convenience Package 1,953      
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 7,794  
LED headlights 3,255      
iPod integration 93 0 0  
Special order charge     1,116  
Giga World       1,820
Options (change) 13,950 4,150 10,230 2,000
Options (change) 12,974 3,860 9,515 1,820
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 -3,793
Total Price $132,400 $157,400 $210,380 $139,902
Total Invoice $123,430 $146,680 $195,889 $129,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,420
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelR8R8R8i8
Trim4.25.2GTBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6M6S6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$132,400$157,400$210,380$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,560-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,400$157,150$208,820$135,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,750$76,420$0
Total Invoice$123,430$146,680$195,889$129,147
Adjustments for Features0-233-1,453-4,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,430$146,447$194,436$124,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,017$71,006$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i8

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelR8R8R8i8
Trim4.25.2GTBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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 warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$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$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 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $150
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,360$4,610$5,920$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,560$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-1,453-4,297

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,606 lb.3,456 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

Convenience 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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