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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: $61,975

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $65,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,205

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $61,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,400 $61,550 $114,200
Base Invoice $48,410 $56,825 $106,206
Premium Package 2,500 2,500 2,100
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,000
CD changer, remote 600 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 5,500
Heated front seats 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650
Premium Package 2,275 2,275 1,953
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,860
CD changer, remote 545 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 5,115
Heated front seats 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 605
Options (change) 8,700 8,700 10,250
Options (change) 7,920 7,920 9,533
Destination 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $61,975 $71,125 $127,750
Total Invoice $57,205 $65,620 $119,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,878
Model Year201120112009
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6335hp I6420hp V8
TransmissionM6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$61,975$71,125$127,750
Adjustments for Features-5,465-7,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,510$63,610$127,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,100$0
Total Invoice$57,205$65,620$119,039
Adjustments for Features-5,044-6,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,161$58,687$119,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,526$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120112009
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
7-speed automated manual $1200 
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,405$11,455$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,465$7,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,044-6,9330

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112009
ModelZ4R8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.3 in104.3 in
Length166.9 in174.5 in
Width70.5 in75.0 in
Height50.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested165076%
Total Not Requested52524%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested165076%
Total Not Requested52524%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested55064%
Total Not Requested31536%

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