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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: $64,425

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $116,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,440

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $109,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,400 $61,550 $175,100
Base Invoice $48,410 $56,825 $162,843
Sport Package 2,300    
Premium Package 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 3,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Sport Package 2,095    
Premium Package 2,275 2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 535
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 2,790
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Options (change) 11,150 8,850 3,575
Options (change) 10,155 8,060 3,325
Destination 875 875 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $64,425 $71,275 $181,225
Total Invoice $59,440 $65,760 $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: $113,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $105,810
Model Year201120112017
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6540hp V10
TransmissionM6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$64,425$71,275$181,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,425$70,025$177,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$0
Total Invoice$59,440$65,760$168,718
Adjustments for Features0-1,153-3,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,440$64,607$165,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,167$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120112017
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isSpyder V10
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $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 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Raised top speed limiter$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
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
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$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,190$10,440$12,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,153-3,468

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112017
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195090%
Total Not Requested22510%

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195090%
Total Not Requested22510%

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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