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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: $67,405

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $56,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,688

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $52,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Base Price $57,500 $66,350 $109,000
Base Invoice $53,580 $61,720 $101,370
M Sport Package 2,500    
Technology Package 2,250 2,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650
Heated front seats 500 500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 5,500
Cargo net 60 60  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
CD changer, remote 600 600  
Wood trim   0  
Convenience Package     3,500
Navigation system     2,000
M Sport Package 2,275    
Technology Package 2,050 2,050  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 605
Heated front seats 455 455  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 5,115
Cargo net 53 53  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
CD changer, remote 545 545  
Wood trim   0  
Convenience Package     3,255
Navigation system     1,860
Options (change) 8,910 6,410 11,650
Options (change) 8,113 5,838 10,835
Destination 995 995 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $67,405 $73,755 $123,750
Total Invoice $62,688 $68,553 $115,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,364
Model Year201620162008
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6335hp I6420hp V8
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$67,405$73,755$123,750
Adjustments for Features-8,330-8,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,075$64,975$123,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0
Total Invoice$62,688$68,553$115,305
Adjustments for Features-7,747-8,1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,941$60,392$115,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,451$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201620162008
ModelZ4Z4R8
TrimsDrive35isDrive35is4.2
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
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 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Raised top speed limiter$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,655$12,105$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,330$8,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,747-8,1610

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,264 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

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested91577%
Total Not Requested27523%

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