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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: $83,445

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $58,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,335

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $55,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
Model3-SeriesR8R8R8
TrimM34.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,500 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $59,100 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Executive Package 3,500      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650 5,500 3,500 8,380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 650 650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
LED headlights 1,900 3,500    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 9,900 9,900 9,900
255/35YR19 1,200      
Wood trim 0      
Sunroof 0      
Navigation system   2,100    
Convenience Package   2,100    
iPod integration   100 0 0
Special order charge       1,200
Executive Package 3,185      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410 5,115 3,255 7,794
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 605 605 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910      
LED headlights 1,730 3,255    
Ceramic brake rotors 7,415 9,207 9,207 9,207
255/35YR19 1,090      
Wood trim 0      
Sunroof 0      
Navigation system   1,953    
Convenience Package   1,953    
iPod integration   93 0 0
Special order charge       1,116
Options (change) 18,950 23,850 14,050 20,130
Options (change) 17,240 22,181 13,067 18,722
Destination 995 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $83,445 $142,300 $167,300 $220,280
Total Invoice $77,335 $132,637 $155,887 $205,096

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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: $63,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,574
Model Year2016201220122012
Model3-SeriesR8R8R8
TrimM34.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$83,445$142,300$167,300$220,280
Adjustments for Features-4,6100-250-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,835$142,300$167,050$218,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,750$76,420
Total Invoice$77,335$132,637$155,887$205,096
Adjustments for Features-4,2720-233-1,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,063$132,637$155,654$203,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,017$71,007

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year2016201220122012
Model3-SeriesR8R8R8
TrimM34.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net $40$40 
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 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Cornering lights$50   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers$50   
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$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50   
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,795$3,185$3,435$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$0$250$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2720-233-1,452

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,431 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience 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%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 GT

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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