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BMW i8 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $139,902

BMW i8   
Difference: $29,123

Lowest Total Invoice: $129,147

BMW i8   
Difference: $28,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
Modeli8R8R8
TrimBaseV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $140,700 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $130,125 $151,497 $176,607
Giga World 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     5,000
Giga World 1,820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,790  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     4,650
Options (change) 2,000 3,575 5,575
Options (change) 1,820 3,325 5,185
Destination 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax -3,793 1,300 1,300
Total Price $139,902 $169,025 $198,025
Total Invoice $129,147 $157,372 $184,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,192
Model Year201620172017
Modeli8R8R8
TrimBaseV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$139,902$169,025$198,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,110-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,902$167,915$192,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,725
Total Invoice$129,147$157,372$184,342
Adjustments for Features0-1,033-5,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$129,147$156,339$179,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,990

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201620172017
Modeli8R8R8
TrimBaseV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
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$500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player, remote $100$100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
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$250 
Text dictation$50  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,075$8,185$12,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,033-5,013

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162017
Modeli8R8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length184.9 in174.3 in
Width76.5 in76.4 in
Height50.8 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.78.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

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