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BMW i8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,550

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $79,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,721

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $72,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
Modeli8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $135,700 $48,800 $57,125
Base Invoice $125,025 $45,385 $53,127
Giga World 2,000    
Convenience Package   1,550 2,275
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   450  
Navigation system   2,100 1,950
iPod integration   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Giga World 1,820    
Convenience Package   1,442 2,115
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Heated front seats   418  
Navigation system   1,953 1,813
iPod integration   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   325 325
Options (change) 2,000 5,925 5,050
Options (change) 1,820 5,511 4,696
Destination 950 825 825
Gas Tax -3,793 0 1,700
Total Price $134,857 $55,550 $64,700
Total Invoice $124,002 $51,721 $60,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,437
Model Year201420092009
Modeli8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine357hp I3 PiH255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11180, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$134,857$55,550$64,700
Adjustments for Features-1,400-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,457$54,000$64,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,700
Total Invoice$124,002$51,721$60,348
Adjustments for Features-1,287-1,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,715$50,278$60,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,070

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201420092009
Modeli8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Wind blocker $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,140$11,290$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,287-1,4430

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142009
Modeli8A4 / S4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length184.9 in180.0 in
Width76.5 in70.0 in
Height50.8 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,859 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in45.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250-38%
Total Not Requested-900138%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested132590%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested82562%
Total Not Requested50038%

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