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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: $129,500

Audi R8 V8   
Difference: $13,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $120,733

Audi R8 V8   
Difference: $12,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
Modeli8R8R8R8R8
TrimBaseV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $134,040 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Giga World 2,000        
Navigation system   2,100      
Rearview camera   1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650 650
iPod integration   100 100 100 100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500 2,000 2,000
Power front seats       2,000 2,000
Giga World 1,840        
Navigation system   1,953      
Rearview camera   930      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605 605
iPod integration   93 93 93 93
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255 1,860 1,860
Power front seats       1,860 1,860
Options (change) 2,000 9,350 4,250 4,750 4,750
Options (change) 1,840 8,696 3,953 4,418 4,418
Destination 995 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax -3,793 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $142,602 $129,500 $162,400 $182,500 $207,600
Total Invoice $133,082 $120,733 $151,330 $170,023 $193,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,145
Model Year20172015201520152015
Modeli8R8R8R8R8
TrimBaseV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$142,602$129,500$162,400$182,500$207,600
Adjustments for Features-4,5050-950-5,025-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,097$129,500$161,450$177,475$201,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,950$47,975$71,725
Total Invoice$133,082$120,733$151,330$170,023$193,275
Adjustments for Features-4,2040-885-4,681-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,878$120,733$150,445$165,342$187,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,712$44,609$66,607

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172015201520152015
Modeli8R8R8R8R8
TrimBaseV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$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    
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000$4000
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50  
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  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250$250
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100$100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300$300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100$100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser    $200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$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$25
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice recorder$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100$100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$8,965$4,460$5,410$9,485$10,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$0$950$5,025$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2040-885-4,681-5,935

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172015
Modeli8R8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length184.9 in175.0 in
Width76.5 in75.0 in
Height50.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.0 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 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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