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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: $48,725

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $73,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,995

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $68,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesR8
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 34.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $114,200
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $106,206
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500  
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,000
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Premium Package     2,200 2,200 2,100
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475  
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,860
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Premium Package     2,000 2,000 1,953
Options (change) 10,500 10,500 9,550 9,550 4,750
Options (change) 9,575 9,575 8,705 8,705 4,418
Destination 925 925 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $48,725 $50,025 $53,875 $60,375 $122,250
Total Invoice $44,995 $46,190 $49,740 $55,720 $113,924

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,821
Model Year20142014201420142009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesR8
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 34.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H420hp V8
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$48,725$50,025$53,875$60,375$122,250
Adjustments for Features-810-2,260-2,910-4,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,915$47,765$50,965$56,290$122,250
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,200$8,525$0
Total Invoice$44,995$46,190$49,740$55,720$113,924
Adjustments for Features-748-2,087-2,687-3,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,247$44,103$47,053$51,950$113,924
Cost Above Minimum$144$0$2,950$7,847$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20142014201420142009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesR8
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 34.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof  $900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row    $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,170$5,620$6,270$7,445$3,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$2,260$2,910$4,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-748-2,087-2,687-3,7700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20142009
Model3-SeriesR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in174.5 in
Width71.3 in75.0 in
Height56.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested105091%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%

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