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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: $83,495

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $57,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,220

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $52,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
Model3-SeriesR8R8
TrimM3V8V10
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $64,000 $115,900 $153,900
Base Invoice $60,200 $107,787 $143,127
Executive Package 3,900    
Full Merino Leather 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 650 650
LED headlights 1,900    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 9,900 9,900
255/35YR19 1,200    
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
Navigation system   2,100  
Rearview camera   1,000  
iPod integration   100 100
Black exterior trim (optional)   1,200 1,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500
Executive Package 3,590    
Full Merino Leather 2,435    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 605 605
LED headlights 1,750    
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 9,207 9,207
255/35YR19 1,105    
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
Navigation system   1,953  
Rearview camera   930  
iPod integration   93 93
Black exterior trim (optional)   1,116 1,116
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255
Options (change) 18,500 20,450 15,350
Options (change) 17,025 19,019 14,276
Destination 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $83,495 $140,600 $173,500
Total Invoice $78,220 $131,056 $161,653

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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: $61,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,155
Model Year201720152015
Model3-SeriesR8R8
TrimM3V8V10
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$83,495$140,600$173,500
Adjustments for Features-4,6100-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,885$140,600$172,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,950
Total Invoice$78,220$131,056$161,653
Adjustments for Features-4,3190-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,901$131,056$160,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,712

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year201720152015
Model3-SeriesR8R8
TrimM3V8V10
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $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  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $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 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
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-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$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$75
Chronometer $100$100
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  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,420$2,810$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3190-885

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172015
Model3-SeriesR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in175.0 in
Width71.3 in75.0 in
Height56.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black exterior trim (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

Black exterior trim (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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