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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: $39,275

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $82,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,295

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $76,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8R8R8
Trim128i135i4.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,150 $36,050 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $27,000 $33,345 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Premium Package 4,100 3,400      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650 650 650
Heated front seats 500 500      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
iPod integration 400 400 100 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Premium Package 3,730 3,095      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 605 605 605
Heated front seats 455 455      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
iPod integration 365 365 93 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Options (change) 9,250 7,650 2,850 650 650
Options (change) 8,420 6,965 2,651 605 605
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $39,275 $44,575 $121,300 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $36,295 $41,185 $113,107 $143,425 $186,979

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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: $82,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,551
Model Year20102010201220122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8R8R8
Trim128i135i4.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$39,275$44,575$121,300$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-800-9500-1,790-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,475$43,625$121,300$152,110$197,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0$30,810$76,650
Total Invoice$36,295$41,185$113,107$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-739-8780-1,668-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,556$40,307$113,107$141,757$184,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,751$0$28,650$71,218

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20102010201220122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8R8R8
Trim128i135i4.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $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   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 
Rearview camera   $200$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   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Rear spoiler $200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$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$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,870$5,020$4,070$5,860$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$950$0$1,790$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-739-8780-1,668-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20102012
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?
Sunroof900No
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested255060%
Total Not Requested173040%

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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested255083%
Total Not Requested53017%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

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

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