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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: $80,745

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $59,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,700

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $55,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
Model3-SeriesR8R8
TrimM3V8V10
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,500 $114,900 $151,200
Base Invoice $61,595 $106,857 $140,616
Full Merino Leather 3,600    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 650 650
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 9,900 9,900
255/35YR19 1,200    
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
Navigation system   2,100  
Convenience Package   2,000  
iPod integration   100 100
Black exterior trim (optional)   1,200 1,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500
Full Merino Leather 3,310    
Obstacle detection, rear 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 605 605
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 9,207 9,207
255/35YR19 1,105    
Wood trim 0    
Sunroof 0    
Navigation system   1,953  
Convenience Package   1,860  
iPod integration   93 93
Black exterior trim (optional)   1,116 1,116
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255
Options (change) 14,250 21,450 15,350
Options (change) 13,110 19,949 14,276
Destination 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $80,745 $140,600 $170,800
Total Invoice $75,700 $131,056 $159,142

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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: $63,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,412
Model Year201820142014
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$80,745$140,600$170,800
Adjustments for Features-3,2600-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,485$140,600$170,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,950
Total Invoice$75,700$131,056$159,142
Adjustments for Features-3,0560-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,644$131,056$158,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,853

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year201820142014
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  
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$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
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
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  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
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  
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  
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$6,120$2,860$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,260$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0560-233

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182014
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

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

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
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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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