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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: $132,750

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $9,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $123,675

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $9,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
Modeli8R8
TrimBase4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $109,000
Base Invoice $134,040 $101,370
Giga World 2,000  
Convenience Package   3,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Navigation system   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
6-speed automated manual   9,000
Giga World 1,840  
Convenience Package   3,255
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Navigation system   1,860
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
6-speed automated manual   8,370
Options (change) 2,000 20,650
Options (change) 1,840 19,205
Destination 995 1,000
Gas Tax -3,793 2,100
Total Price $142,602 $132,750
Total Invoice $133,082 $123,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,296
Model Year20172008
Modeli8R8
TrimBase4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH420hp V8
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/29 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$142,602$132,750
Adjustments for Features-4,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,197$132,750
Total Invoice$133,082$123,675
Adjustments for Features-4,1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,971$123,675

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172008
Modeli8R8
TrimBase4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
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 
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 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,640$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1110

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172008
Modeli8R8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length184.9 in174.5 in
Width76.5 in75.0 in
Height50.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested87574%
Total Not Requested31526%

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