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2006 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,820

2006 Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250

2006 Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelA3A3A3A3
Trim2.0T3.2 S line2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $25,361 $28,134
Sport Package 1,800   1,400 1,400
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,000 2,000
Sound Package 900      
Convenience Package 675   1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package 700 700 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 475 475
Satellite radio 350 350    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Xenon HID headlights 650 800    
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Sport Package 1,638   1,303 1,303
Navigation system 1,787 1,775 1,860 1,860
Sound Package 819      
Convenience Package 614   1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package 637 637 466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 443 443
Satellite radio 319 319    
Rear side airbags 319 319 325 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001 1,023 1,023
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Xenon HID headlights 592 728    
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Options (change) 9,360 6,135 9,100 9,100
Options (change) 8,532 5,585 8,466 8,466
Destination 720 720 875 875
Total Price $34,820 $40,835 $37,245 $40,225
Total Invoice $32,250 $37,866 $34,702 $37,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,963
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelA3A3A3A3
Trim2.0T3.2 S line2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6S6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,820$40,835$37,245$40,225
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-525-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,820$37,535$36,720$38,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$1,930
Total Invoice$32,250$37,866$34,702$37,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,060-489-1,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,250$34,806$34,213$36,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,556$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: 2006 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Audi A3

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelA3A3A3A3
Trim2.0T3.2 S line2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed automated manual $1100 $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$550$3,850$1,075$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$525$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,060-489-1,467

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Audi A3 vs. 2012 Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelA3A3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.5 in
Length168.7 in168.7 in
Width69.5 in69.5 in
Height56.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
2006 Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested185590%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
2006 Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
2012 Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested143091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2012 Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested143091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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