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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: $90,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $84,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620102010
Modeli3R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,400 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $39,690 $106,206 $135,780
Tera World 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 650 650
iPod integration   100 0
Navigation system   2,100  
LED headlights   3,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500
Tera World 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 605 605
iPod integration   93 0
Navigation system   1,953  
LED headlights   3,255  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255
Options (change) 3,050 11,850 4,150
Options (change) 2,775 11,021 3,860
Destination 995 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 2,100 3,000
Total Price $38,945 $129,350 $154,350
Total Invoice $35,960 $120,527 $143,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,056
Model Year201620102010
Modeli3R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$38,945$129,350$154,350
Adjustments for Features-5300-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,415$129,350$153,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,960
Total Invoice$35,960$120,527$143,840
Adjustments for Features-4890-969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,471$120,527$142,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,344

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201620102010
Modeli3R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$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$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
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 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,800$5,270$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890-969

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162010
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
Wood trim300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested200068%
Total Not Requested95032%

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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