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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: $78,895

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $60,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,985

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $55,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM34.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,000 $114,200
Base Invoice $60,200 $106,206
Competition Package 4,750  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Executive Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 650
LED headlights 1,900 3,500
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Convenience Package   2,100
Navigation system   2,100
Polished alloy wheels   500
iPod integration   100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Competition Package 4,370  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Executive Package 3,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 605
LED headlights 1,750 3,255
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Convenience Package   1,953
Navigation system   1,953
Polished alloy wheels   465
iPod integration   93
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 13,900 23,550
Options (change) 12,790 21,902
Destination 995 1,250
Total Price $78,895 $139,000
Total Invoice $73,985 $129,358

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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: $63,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,618
Model Year20172011
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM34.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine444hp I6430hp V8
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/30-20235/35-19
Total Price$78,895$139,000
Adjustments for Features-3,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,435$139,000
Total Invoice$73,985$129,358
Adjustments for Features-3,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,740$129,358

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172011
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM34.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $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 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $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
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $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
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,445$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172011
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 Weight3,575 lb.3,605 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

Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
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 mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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