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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: $89,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $82,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli3R8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $42,020 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Tera World 2,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 650 650 650
Navigation system   2,100    
iPod integration   100 0 0
LED headlights   3,500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500 8,380
Special order charge       1,200
Tera World 2,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 605 605 605
Navigation system   1,953    
iPod integration   93 0 0
LED headlights   3,255    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255 7,794
Special order charge       1,116
Options (change) 3,300 11,850 4,150 10,230
Options (change) 3,035 11,021 3,860 9,515
Destination 995 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax -7,500 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $41,245 $130,300 $157,400 $210,380
Total Invoice $38,550 $121,477 $146,680 $195,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,329
Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli3R8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine168hp E430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionA1M6M6S6
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$41,245$130,300$157,400$210,380
Adjustments for Features-4300-1,040-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,815$130,300$156,360$208,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,060$77,730
Total Invoice$38,550$121,477$146,680$195,889
Adjustments for Features-4020-969-2,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,148$121,477$145,711$193,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,234$72,224

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli3R8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40 
Console with shifter $150$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   
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
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   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75
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   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,950$5,520$6,560$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0$1,040$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4020-969-2,188

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172012
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 Weight2,962 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested190073%
Total Not Requested70027%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 GT

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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