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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: $57,720

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $77,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,745

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $70,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
Modeli8A4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $135,700 $47,600
Base Invoice $125,025 $44,268
Giga World 2,000  
Prestige Package   6,250
6-speed manual   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,250
Active rear differential   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Giga World 1,820  
Prestige Package   5,813
6-speed manual   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,163
Active rear differential   1,163
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,000 9,225
Options (change) 1,820 8,582
Destination 950 895
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $134,857 $57,720
Total Invoice $124,002 $53,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,352
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,616
Model Year20142013
Modeli8A4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH333hp V6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/40-18
Total Price$134,857$57,720
Adjustments for Features-1,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,072$57,720
Total Invoice$124,002$53,745
Adjustments for Features-1,6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,361$53,745

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142013
Modeli8A4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,725$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142013
Modeli8A4 / S4
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length184.9 in185.1 in
Width76.5 in71.9 in
Height50.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested211568%
Total Not Requested100032%

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