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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: $83,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,260

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $78,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8R8R8R8
Trim128i135iV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Premium Package 3,700 3,400        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100      
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 650 650 650 650
Heated front seats 500 500        
iPod integration 400 400 100 100 100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595        
Power front seats         2,000 2,000
Premium Package 3,365 3,095        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,953      
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 605 605 605 605
Heated front seats 455 455        
iPod integration 365 365 93 93 93 93
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540        
Power front seats         1,860 1,860
Options (change) 9,020 7,820 2,850 750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 8,205 7,115 2,651 698 2,558 2,558
Destination 825 825 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $39,245 $44,495 $123,000 $158,900 $180,500 $205,600
Total Invoice $36,260 $41,100 $114,688 $148,075 $168,163 $191,415

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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: $83,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,344
Model Year200920092015201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8R8R8R8
Trim128i135iV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$39,245$44,495$123,000$158,900$180,500$205,600
Adjustments for Features0-250-90-1,890-5,965-7,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,245$44,245$122,910$157,010$174,535$198,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$0$34,100$51,625$75,375
Total Invoice$36,260$41,100$114,688$148,075$168,163$191,415
Adjustments for Features0-231-84-1,761-5,557-6,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,260$40,869$114,604$146,314$162,606$184,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,609$0$31,710$48,002$70,001

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year200920092015201520152015
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8R8R8R8
Trim128i135iV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000$4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Second-row low console$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50  
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$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250$250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)    $100$100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300$300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100$100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser     $200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler $200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive$15$15    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100$100$100$100
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$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,645$4,895$4,735$6,535$10,610$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$90$1,890$5,965$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-84-1,761-5,557-6,810

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092015
Model1-SeriesR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in104.3 in
Length171.7 in175.0 in
Width68.8 in75.0 in
Height56.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 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 mirrors50Yes
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 Requested260077%
Total Not Requested78023%

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 mirrors50Yes
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 Requested260084%
Total Not Requested48016%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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