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Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,362

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,644

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelA3A3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $39,500
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $36,736
Sport Package 1,800    
Convenience Package 675    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 575
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 650 800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Cargo net     155
Universal garage door opener     295
Sport Package 1,638    
Convenience Package 614    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 536
Rear side airbags 319 319  
Xenon HID headlights 592 728  
Satellite radio 319 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Cargo net     144
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 6,510 4,185 1,025
Options (change) 5,926 3,810 954
Destination 720 720 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $31,970 $38,885 $37,332
Total Invoice $29,644 $36,091 $34,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,404
Model Year200620062018
ModelA3A3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,970$38,885$37,332
Adjustments for Features0-3,550-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,970$35,335$34,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,365$0
Total Invoice$29,644$36,091$34,497
Adjustments for Features0-3,295-2,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,644$32,796$32,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,152$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year200620062018
ModelA3A3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,225$5,775$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,295-2,449

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062018
ModelA3A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.5 in
Length168.7 in169.8 in
Width69.5 in70.3 in
Height56.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested145571%
Total Not Requested60029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested47576%
Total Not Requested15024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
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%

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