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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: $70,145

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $53,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,810

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $50,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
Model3-SeriesR8R8
TrimM3V8V10
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,100 $114,900 $151,200
Base Invoice $55,470 $106,857 $140,616
Premium Package 4,350    
Rear spoiler 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Heated front seats 500    
Leather door panel trim 1,100    
Sunroof 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Navigation system   2,100  
Convenience Package   2,000  
iPod integration   100 100
Premium Package 3,960    
Rear spoiler 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 605 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910    
Heated front seats 455    
Leather door panel trim 1,000    
Sunroof 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Navigation system   1,953  
Convenience Package   1,860  
iPod integration   93 93
Options (change) 7,850 4,850 750
Options (change) 7,145 4,511 698
Destination 895 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000 3,000
Total Price $70,145 $124,000 $156,200
Total Invoice $64,810 $115,618 $145,564

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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: $55,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,402
Model Year201220142014
Model3-SeriesR8R8
TrimM3V8V10
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$70,145$124,000$156,200
Adjustments for Features-1,7250-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,420$124,000$155,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,700
Total Invoice$64,810$115,618$145,564
Adjustments for Features-1,5940-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,216$115,618$145,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,480

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220142014
Model3-SeriesR8R8
TrimM3V8V10
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
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$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,185$4,460$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5940-466

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122014
Model3-SeriesR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length181.1 in175.0 in
Width70.2 in75.0 in
Height54.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.0 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested242575%
Total Not Requested79025%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested39046%

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