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BMW i3 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $81,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $76,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
Modeli3R8
TrimBase4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,400 $109,000
Base Invoice $39,690 $101,370
Tera World 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 650
Navigation system   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
Tera World 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 605
Navigation system   1,860
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
Options (change) 3,050 8,150
Options (change) 2,775 7,580
Destination 995 1,000
Gas Tax -7,500 2,100
Total Price $38,945 $120,250
Total Invoice $35,960 $112,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,410
Model Year20152008
Modeli3R8
TrimBase4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E420hp V8
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/35-19
Total Price$38,945$120,250
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,515$120,250
Total Invoice$35,960$112,050
Adjustments for Features-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,640$112,050

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152008
Modeli3R8
TrimBase4.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heat pump$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$7,000$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152008
Modeli3R8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length157.4 in174.5 in
Width69.9 in75.0 in
Height62.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Proximity key250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested105036%

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, leather250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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