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BMW i8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,970

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $73,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142020
Modeli8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseRS 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $135,700 $56,200
Giga World 2,000  
Technology Package   3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Giga World 1,820  
Technology Package   2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,000 3,775
Options (change) 1,820 3,512
Destination 950 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $134,857 $60,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119,577
Model Year20142020
Modeli8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseRS 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH394hp I5
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$134,857$60,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,857$59,855

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20142020
Modeli8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseRS 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,600$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-82

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20142020
Modeli8A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length184.9 in175.4 in
Width76.5 in70.7 in
Height50.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested181577%
Total Not Requested55023%

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