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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: $34,595

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,238

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelA3A3A3 / S3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $37,900
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $35,248
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Wheel locks 80 80 105
All-weather floor mats 120 120 180
iPod integration 50 50 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Cargo net     150
Heated front seats     500
Roof rails     500
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 536
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Wheel locks 74 74 98
All-weather floor mats 112 112 168
iPod integration 47 47 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Cargo net     139
Heated front seats     467
Roof rails     467
Options (change) 6,450 6,450 2,360
Options (change) 6,002 6,002 2,200
Destination 875 875 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $34,595 $37,575 $37,017
Total Invoice $32,238 $35,011 $34,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $112
Model Year201120112016
ModelA3A3A3 / S3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$34,595$37,575$37,017
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,595$36,525$34,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$32,238$35,011$34,205
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,238$34,033$32,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201120112016
ModelA3A3A3 / S3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$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
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Roof rails  $250
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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
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
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,575$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,079

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,264 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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