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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: $53,510

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $75,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,435

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $70,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
Model1-SeriesR8
TrimM Coupe4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,135 $114,200
Base Invoice $42,645 $106,206
Premium Package 2,400  
Convenience Package 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 650
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Premium Package 2,185  
Convenience Package 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 605
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Navigation system   1,860
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 6,500 11,750
Options (change) 5,915 10,928
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $53,510 $129,250
Total Invoice $49,435 $120,434

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,415
Model Year20112009
Model1-SeriesR8
TrimM Coupe4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp I6420hp V8
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$53,510$129,250
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,060$129,250
Total Invoice$49,435$120,434
Adjustments for Features-4160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,019$120,434

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112009
Model1-SeriesR8
TrimM Coupe4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,245$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4160

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,362 lb.3,605 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 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested150064%
Total Not Requested85536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested74055%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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