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BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,805

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $114,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,143

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $106,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $57,500 $66,350 $175,100
Base Invoice $53,580 $61,720 $162,843
M Sport Package 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Technology Package 2,250 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575
Cargo net 60 60  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 3,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Wood trim   0  
M Sport Package 2,275    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Technology Package 2,050 2,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 535
Cargo net 53 53  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 2,790
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 8,310 5,810 3,575
Options (change) 7,568 5,293 3,325
Destination 995 995 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $66,805 $73,155 $181,225
Total Invoice $62,143 $68,008 $168,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $112,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,448
Model Year201620162017
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6540hp V10
TransmissionS7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$66,805$73,155$181,225
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,805$72,705$178,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0
Total Invoice$62,143$68,008$168,718
Adjustments for Features0-418-2,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,143$67,590$166,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,447$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201620162017
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Power convertible top  $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Text dictation$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
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
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$10,590$11,040$12,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-418-2,127

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162017
ModelZ4R8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in104.3 in
Length166.9 in174.4 in
Width70.5 in75.0 in
Height50.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Spyder V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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