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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,245

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $81,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,260

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $75,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8R8
Trim128i135i4.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $106,206 $135,780
Premium Package 3,700 3,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400 100 0
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 650 650
Premium Package 3,365 3,095    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
iPod integration 365 365 93 0
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,953  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 605 605
Options (change) 9,020 7,820 2,850 650
Options (change) 8,205 7,115 2,651 605
Destination 825 825 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 3,000
Total Price $39,245 $44,495 $120,350 $150,850
Total Invoice $36,260 $41,100 $112,157 $140,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,705
Model Year2009200920102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8R8
Trim128i135i4.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$39,245$44,495$120,350$150,850
Adjustments for Features-875-1,1250-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,370$43,370$120,350$149,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$0$28,710
Total Invoice$36,260$41,100$112,157$140,585
Adjustments for Features-808-1,0390-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,452$40,061$112,157$138,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,609$0$26,760

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year2009200920102010
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8R8
Trim128i135i4.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Rear spoiler $200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,795$5,045$3,920$5,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$1,125$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-808-1,0390-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092010
Model1-SeriesR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in104.3 in
Length171.7 in174.5 in
Width68.8 in75.0 in
Height56.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested255075%
Total Not Requested83025%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested255083%
Total Not Requested53017%

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