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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: $132,400

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $10,202

Lowest Total Invoice: $123,430

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $9,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli8R8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $134,040 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Giga World 2,000      
Convenience Package   2,100    
Navigation system   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
LED headlights   3,500    
iPod integration   100 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500 8,380
Special order charge       1,200
Giga World 1,840      
Convenience Package   1,953    
Navigation system   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
LED headlights   3,255    
iPod integration   93 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255 7,794
Special order charge       1,116
Options (change) 2,000 13,950 4,150 10,230
Options (change) 1,840 12,974 3,860 9,515
Destination 995 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax -3,793 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $142,602 $132,400 $157,400 $210,380
Total Invoice $133,082 $123,430 $146,680 $195,889

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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: $5,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,308
Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli8R8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$142,602$132,400$157,400$210,380
Adjustments for Features-4,6550-250-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,947$132,400$157,150$208,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,750$76,420
Total Invoice$133,082$123,430$146,680$195,889
Adjustments for Features-4,3440-233-1,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,738$123,430$146,447$194,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,017$71,006

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2017201220122012
Modeli8R8R8R8
TrimBase4.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
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   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Text dictation$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,015$4,360$4,610$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$0$250$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3440-233-1,453

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,456 lb.3,606 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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 GT

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%

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