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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: $41,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $127,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $118,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
Modeli3R8R8
TrimBaseV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $42,020 $151,497 $176,607
Tera World 2,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 575 575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000 3,000
Tera World 2,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 535 535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,790 2,790
Options (change) 3,300 3,575 3,575
Options (change) 3,035 3,325 3,325
Destination 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax -7,500 1,300 1,300
Total Price $41,245 $169,025 $196,025
Total Invoice $38,550 $157,372 $182,482

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $121,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113,119
Model Year201720172017
Modeli3R8R8
TrimBaseV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionA1S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$41,245$169,025$196,025
Adjustments for Features0-6,125-8,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,245$162,900$187,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,225
Total Invoice$38,550$157,372$182,482
Adjustments for Features0-5,703-8,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,550$151,669$174,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,528

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201720172017
Modeli3R8R8
TrimBaseV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$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 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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 
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,475$10,600$13,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,125$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,703-8,285

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172017
Modeli3R8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length157.4 in174.3 in
Width69.9 in76.4 in
Height62.1 in48.8 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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