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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: $68,320

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $53,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,105

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $50,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesR8R8
TrimM34.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $52,160 $106,206 $138,570
Premium Package 1,900    
245/35ZR19 1,200    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Heated front seats 500    
iPod integration 400 100 0
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Leather door panel trim 1,100    
Sunroof 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Polished alloy wheels   500 500
Premium Package 1,730    
245/35ZR19 1,090    
Navigation system 1,910 1,953  
Rear spoiler 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 605 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910    
Heated front seats 455    
iPod integration 365 93 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Leather door panel trim 1,000    
Sunroof 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Polished alloy wheels   465 465
Options (change) 9,695 3,350 1,150
Options (change) 8,820 3,116 1,070
Destination 825 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000 3,000
Total Price $68,320 $121,800 $154,400
Total Invoice $63,105 $113,572 $143,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,591
Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesR8R8
TrimM34.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$68,320$121,800$154,400
Adjustments for Features-2,3000-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,020$121,800$152,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,810
Total Invoice$63,105$113,572$143,890
Adjustments for Features-2,1240-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,981$113,572$142,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,650

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year200820122012
Model3-SeriesR8R8
TrimM34.25.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,795$3,495$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1240-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082012
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 M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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