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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: $64,075

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $78,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,120

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $73,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelZ4Z4R8R8R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,400 $61,550 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $48,410 $56,825 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Premium Package 2,500 2,500      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Sport Package 2,300        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650 650 650
Heated front seats 500 500      
iPod integration 400 400 100 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 5,500 3,500 8,380
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Convenience Package     2,100    
Special order charge         1,200
Premium Package 2,275 2,275      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,953    
Sport Package 2,095        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 605 605 605
Heated front seats 455 455      
iPod integration 365 365 93 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 5,115 3,255 7,794
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Convenience Package     1,953    
Special order charge         1,116
Options (change) 10,800 8,500 10,450 4,150 10,230
Options (change) 9,835 7,740 9,719 3,860 9,515
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $64,075 $70,925 $142,400 $171,100 $223,880
Total Invoice $59,120 $65,440 $132,730 $159,421 $208,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,054
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelZ4Z4R8R8R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6S7M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$64,075$70,925$142,400$171,100$223,880
Adjustments for Features-1,565-2,8150-750-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,510$68,110$142,400$170,350$221,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$0$27,950$79,420
Total Invoice$59,120$65,440$132,730$159,421$208,444
Adjustments for Features-1,444-2,5970-699-1,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,676$62,843$132,730$158,722$206,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,167$0$25,992$73,796

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelZ4Z4R8R8R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is4.25.2GT
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200   
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$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$0$0
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$10,330$11,580$8,865$9,615$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$2,815$0$750$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,444-2,5970-699-1,918

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
ModelZ4R8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
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%
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
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%
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 camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested55064%
Total Not Requested31536%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 GT

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%

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