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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: $90,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $84,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201420142014
Modeli3R8R8R8
TrimBaseV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,400 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $39,690 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Tera World 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 650 650 650
Navigation system   2,100    
Convenience Package   2,000    
iPod integration   100 100 100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500 2,000
Power front seats       2,000
Tera World 2,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 605 605 605
Navigation system   1,953    
Convenience Package   1,860    
iPod integration   93 93 93
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255 1,860
Power front seats       1,860
Options (change) 3,050 10,350 4,250 4,750
Options (change) 2,775 9,626 3,953 4,418
Destination 995 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax -7,500 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $38,945 $129,500 $159,700 $179,545
Total Invoice $35,960 $120,733 $148,819 $167,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,228
Model Year2016201420142014
Modeli3R8R8R8
TrimBaseV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionA1M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$38,945$129,500$159,700$179,545
Adjustments for Features0-585-835-4,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$128,915$158,865$174,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,950$45,670
Total Invoice$35,960$120,733$148,819$167,275
Adjustments for Features0-545-778-4,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$120,188$148,041$162,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,853$42,466

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2016201420142014
Modeli3R8R8R8
TrimBaseV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
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$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,400$5,985$6,235$10,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$585$835$4,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-545-778-4,621

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162014
Modeli3R8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length157.4 in175.0 in
Width69.9 in75.0 in
Height62.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.0 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
175/60R19 tires200No
155/70R19 tires200No
Total Requested200068%
Total Not Requested95032%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested40048%
Total Not Requested44052%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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