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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: $43,745

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $77,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,230

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $72,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesR8R8R8
Trim328i335i4.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,300 $40,800 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $32,475 $37,535 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Premium Package 3,250 2,550      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
iPod integration 400 400 100 0 0
Heated front seats 500 500      
Satellite radio 595 595      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 650 650 650
Premium Package 2,960 2,320      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,953    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
iPod integration 365 365 93 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455      
Satellite radio 540 540      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 605 605 605
Options (change) 7,670 6,970 2,850 650 650
Options (change) 6,980 6,340 2,651 605 605
Destination 775 775 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $43,745 $48,545 $121,300 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $40,230 $44,650 $113,107 $143,425 $186,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,567
Model Year20072007201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesR8R8R8
Trim328i335i4.25.2GT
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?, 13140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$43,745$48,545$121,300$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-750-1,0000-1,540-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$47,545$121,300$152,360$198,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$0$31,060$77,050
Total Invoice$40,230$44,650$113,107$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-690-9200-1,435-2,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,540$43,730$113,107$141,990$184,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,190$0$28,883$71,591

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20072007201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesR8R8R8
Trim328i335i4.25.2GT
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 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100   
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net   $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
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
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Surround sound $250 $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
Fog lights$125$125   
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,895$5,145$4,145$5,685$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$1,000$0$1,540$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-690-9200-1,435-2,281

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20072012
Model3-SeriesR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length181.1 in174.5 in
Width70.2 in75.0 in
Height54.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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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