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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: $38,990

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $75,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,055

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $70,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8
Trim128i135i4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $109,000
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $101,370
Power front seats 995    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Power front seats 905    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 605
Heated front seats 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Options (change) 6,895 5,000 2,650
Options (change) 6,275 4,550 2,465
Destination 895 895 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $38,990 $45,195 $114,750
Total Invoice $36,055 $41,780 $106,935

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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: $74,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,617
Model Year201220122008
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8
Trim128i135i4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$38,990$45,195$114,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,990$43,545$113,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,555$0
Total Invoice$36,055$41,780$106,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-1,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,055$40,255$105,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122008
Model1-Series1-SeriesR8
Trim128i135i4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler $200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,545$4,195$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,525-1,263

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122008
Model1-SeriesR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in104.3 in
Length172.2 in174.5 in
Width68.8 in75.0 in
Height56.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,209 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

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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