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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: $71,945

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $51,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,450

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $48,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM34.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,100 $109,000
Base Invoice $55,470 $101,370
Premium Package 4,350  
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed automated manual   9,000
Premium Package 3,960  
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Heated front seats 455  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Navigation system   1,860
6-speed automated manual   8,370
Options (change) 9,650 11,650
Options (change) 8,785 10,835
Destination 895 1,000
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $71,945 $123,750
Total Invoice $66,450 $115,305

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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: $55,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,356
Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM34.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$71,945$123,750
Adjustments for Features-3,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,155$123,750
Total Invoice$66,450$115,305
Adjustments for Features-3,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,949$115,305

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122008
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,560$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,715 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
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested175054%
Total Not Requested146546%

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