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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,420

BMW 3-Series 330Ci   
Difference: $77,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,665

BMW 3-Series 330Ci   
Difference: $72,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesR8R8
Trim330CiM34.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,600 $48,900 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $34,395 $44,680 $106,206 $138,570
Premium Package 2,200      
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 650 650
Heated front seats 500 500    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350    
Power front seats   995    
Adjustable seats   500    
Rear spoiler   0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Xenon HID headlights   700    
Polished alloy wheels     500 500
Premium Package 2,000      
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 605 605
Heated front seats 455 455    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,953  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320    
Power front seats   905    
Adjustable seats   455    
Rear spoiler   0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Xenon HID headlights   635    
Polished alloy wheels     465 465
Options (change) 6,125 5,320 3,250 1,150
Options (change) 5,575 4,840 3,023 1,070
Destination 695 695 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $44,420 $55,915 $121,700 $154,400
Total Invoice $40,665 $51,215 $113,479 $143,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330Ci
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,195
Model Year2006200620122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesR8R8
Trim330CiM34.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine225hp I6333hp I6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 10140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$44,420$55,915$121,700$154,400
Adjustments for Features-7300-1,380-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,690$55,915$120,320$151,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,225$0$31,160
Total Invoice$40,665$51,215$113,479$143,890
Adjustments for Features-6680-1,287-2,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,997$51,215$112,192$141,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,218$0$28,977

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006200620122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesR8R8
Trim330CiM34.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Rear spoiler $200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$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  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,795$4,065$5,445$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$0$1,380$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments-6680-1,287-2,721

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in104.3 in
Length176.7 in174.5 in
Width69.2 in75.0 in
Height53.9 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 5.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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