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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: $51,700

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $90,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,155

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $84,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Modeli8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $143,400 $38,350
Base Invoice $134,040 $35,666
Giga World 2,000  
Prestige Package   8,450
Sport Package   650
AWD   2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Giga World 1,840  
Prestige Package   7,860
Sport Package   606
AWD   2,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,000 12,375
Options (change) 1,840 11,514
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $142,602 $51,700
Total Invoice $133,082 $48,155

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,294
Model Year20172018
Modeli8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine357hp I3 PiH220hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$142,602$51,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,602$48,085
Total Invoice$133,082$48,155
Adjustments for Features0-3,367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$133,082$44,788

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

Model Year20172018
Modeli8A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $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 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Power convertible top $4000
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 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$7,800$11,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,367

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

Model Year20172018
Modeli8A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in102.2 in
Length184.9 in175.4 in
Width76.5 in70.2 in
Height50.8 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,824 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.79.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed automated manual0No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
220 hp@4500
258 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested374061%
Total Not Requested240039%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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