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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: $74,295

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $62,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,765

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $57,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM34.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,500 $114,200
Base Invoice $61,595 $106,206
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Full Merino Leather 3,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 650
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Premium Package   2,100
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Navigation system   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Full Merino Leather 3,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 605
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Premium Package   1,953
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Navigation system   1,860
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
Options (change) 7,800 19,350
Options (change) 7,175 17,996
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $74,295 $136,850
Total Invoice $69,765 $127,502

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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: $66,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,596
Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM34.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6420hp V8
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$74,295$136,850
Adjustments for Features-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,185$136,850
Total Invoice$69,765$127,502
Adjustments for Features-3,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,906$127,502

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM34.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 fuel door $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,370$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,630 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

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 4.2

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium 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%

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