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

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Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,232

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $3,543

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,472

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $3,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelA3A3 / S3
Trim3.2 S lineA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,915 $37,900
Base Invoice $32,471 $35,248
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 575
Rear side airbags 350  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 250 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Cargo net   150
Heated front seats   500
Cold Weather Package 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 536
Rear side airbags 325  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 233 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Cargo net   139
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 4,085 1,575
Options (change) 3,799 1,467
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $39,775 $36,232
Total Invoice $37,045 $33,472

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,061
Model Year20082016
ModelA3A3 / S3
Trim3.2 S lineA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$39,775$36,232
Adjustments for Features-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,225$36,232
Total Invoice$37,045$33,472
Adjustments for Features-5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,533$33,472

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082016
ModelA3A3 / S3
Trim3.2 S lineA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,275$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5120

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082016
ModelA3A3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.5 in
Length168.7 in169.8 in
Width69.5 in70.3 in
Height56.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,903 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

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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