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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: $95,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,180

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $88,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM3V10
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,500 $162,900
Base Invoice $61,595 $151,497
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Executive Package 4,100  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 9,900
255/35YR19 1,200  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Executive Package 3,770  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 9,207
255/35YR19 1,105  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,790
Options (change) 16,950 13,475
Options (change) 15,590 12,532
Destination 995 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $83,445 $178,925
Total Invoice $78,180 $166,579

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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: $95,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,185
Model Year20182017
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM3V10
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6540hp V10
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$83,445$178,925
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,445$178,695
Total Invoice$78,180$166,579
Adjustments for Features0-214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,180$166,365

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182017
Model3-SeriesR8
TrimM3V10
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,330$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182017
Model3-SeriesR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in104.3 in
Length182.5 in174.3 in
Width71.3 in76.4 in
Height56.3 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.0 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.08.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Audi R8 specs.

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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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