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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: $68,495

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $60,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,275

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $57,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM34.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $57,850 $114,200
Base Invoice $53,400 $106,206
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Navigation system 2,100 2,000
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
6-speed automated manual   9,100
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather seating surfaces 865  
Navigation system 1,910 1,860
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 8,520 11,750
Options (change) 7,750 10,928
Destination 825 1,200
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $68,495 $129,250
Total Invoice $63,275 $120,434

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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: $61,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,304
Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM34.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$68,495$129,250
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,255$129,250
Total Invoice$63,275$120,434
Adjustments for Features-1,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,130$120,434

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092009
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM34.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$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
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,610$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,704 lb.3,605 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
Audi R8 4.2

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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