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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: $33,640

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,340

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelA3A3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $39,500
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $36,736
S Line Package 2,500    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Convenience Package 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 575
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
iPod integration 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Cargo net     155
S Line Package 2,326    
Cold Weather Package 650 650  
Convenience Package 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 536
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405  
Xenon HID headlights 745 745  
iPod integration 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Cargo net     144
Options (change) 6,935 4,085 730
Options (change) 6,450 3,799 680
Destination 775 775 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $33,640 $39,775 $37,037
Total Invoice $31,340 $37,045 $34,223

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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: $1,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $827
Model Year200820082018
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$33,640$39,775$37,037
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,640$36,675$34,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,035$0
Total Invoice$31,340$37,045$34,223
Adjustments for Features0-2,887-2,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,340$34,158$32,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,818$0

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

Model Year200820082018
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,925$6,025$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,887-2,056

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

Model Year20082018
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested160560%
Total Not Requested105040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22560%
Total Not Requested15040%

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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