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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: $63,520

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $79,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,400

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $74,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelZ4R8R8R8
TrimsDrive35iV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,650 $129,400 $166,100 $190,600
Base Invoice $47,520 $120,342 $154,473 $177,258
Premium Package 2,500      
Sport Package 2,300      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 650 650 650
Heated front seats 500      
iPod integration 400 100 100 100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 5,500 3,500 3,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595      
Rearview camera   1,000    
Premium Package 2,275      
Sport Package 2,095      
Navigation system 1,910 1,953    
Obstacle detection, rear 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 605 605 605
Heated front seats 455      
iPod integration 365 93 93 93
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 5,115 3,255 3,255
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540      
Rearview camera   930    
Options (change) 11,045 9,350 4,250 4,250
Options (change) 10,055 8,696 3,953 3,953
Destination 825 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $63,520 $143,000 $174,600 $199,100
Total Invoice $58,400 $133,288 $162,676 $185,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,660
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelZ4R8R8R8
TrimsDrive35iV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 7465, 12465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$63,520$143,000$174,600$199,100
Adjustments for Features-8400-300-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,680$143,000$174,300$194,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,300$51,400
Total Invoice$58,400$133,288$162,676$185,461
Adjustments for Features-7720-280-4,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,628$133,288$162,396$181,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,108$47,795

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelZ4R8R8R8
TrimsDrive35iV8V10Carbon
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Raised top speed limiter$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Carbon fiber trim   $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$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,155$9,415$9,715$14,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0$300$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-7720-280-4,378

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,242 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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