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BMW 7-Series vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,825

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $52,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,815

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $49,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesR8R8
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B74.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $70,650 $82,500 $102,300 $122,000 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $65,200 $76,100 $94,315 $112,440 $106,206 $138,570
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,800          
Multicontour seats 1,300          
Premium Sound Package 1,800 1,800        
Rearview camera 400 400        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200     5,500 3,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350      
Around view cameras       1,200    
Navigation system         2,100  
Convenience Package         2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         650 650
iPod integration         100 0
Synthetic suede headliner         1,300 1,300
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,550          
Multicontour seats 1,185          
Premium Sound Package 1,640 1,640        
Rearview camera 365 365        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090     5,115 3,255
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320      
Around view cameras       1,090    
Navigation system         1,953  
Convenience Package         1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         605 605
iPod integration         93 0
Synthetic suede headliner         1,209 1,209
Options (change) 6,300 3,400 350 1,200 11,750 5,450
Options (change) 5,740 3,095 320 1,090 10,928 5,069
Destination 875 875 875 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 1,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $77,825 $87,775 $103,525 $125,075 $130,200 $158,700
Total Invoice $71,815 $81,070 $95,510 $115,405 $121,384 $147,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 7-Series 740i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,670
Model Year201120112011201120122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesR8R8
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B74.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT6T6T8T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$77,825$87,775$103,525$125,075$130,200$158,700
Adjustments for Features-3,360-3,560-6,960-8,2100-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,465$84,215$96,565$116,865$130,200$157,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$22,100$42,400$0$27,750
Total Invoice$71,815$81,070$95,510$115,405$121,384$147,889
Adjustments for Features-3,101-3,288-6,421-7,5750-699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,714$77,782$89,089$107,830$121,384$147,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,068$20,375$39,116$0$25,806

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120112011201120122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesR8R8
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B74.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power door closers  $300$300  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera   $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100  
Ski sack  $50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door    $100$100
Laminated front side windows  $200   
Rear spoiler   $200  
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote   $200  
DVD-compatible player   $0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,770$7,970$11,370$12,620$4,410$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$3,560$6,960$8,210$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,101-3,288-6,421-7,5750-699

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
Model7-SeriesR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase120.9 in104.3 in
Length199.8 in174.5 in
Width74.9 in75.0 in
Height58.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,345 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
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 mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%

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