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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: $36,095

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelA3A3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $56,200
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000 3,250 3,250    
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275        
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000        
iPod integration 50 50        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575 575 575 575
Wheel locks 80 80 105 105 105 105
All-weather floor mats 120 120 180 180    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100        
Sport Package     650 650    
Cargo net     155 155 155  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250 250    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860 3,024 3,024    
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186        
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860        
iPod integration 47 47        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 536 536 536 536
Wheel locks 74 74 98 98 98 98
All-weather floor mats 112 112 168 168    
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325 325 326
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023        
Sport Package     606 606    
Cargo net     144 144 144  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233 233    
Options (change) 7,950 7,950 5,515 5,515 1,185 1,030
Options (change) 7,396 7,396 5,134 5,134 1,103 960
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,095 $39,075 $39,810 $43,010 $45,180 $58,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,901
Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelA3A3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4394hp I5
TransmissionM6S6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$36,095$39,075$39,810$43,010$45,180$58,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,125-4,825-6,250-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,095$38,025$36,685$38,185$38,930$51,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$1,500$2,245$14,855

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

Model Year201220122020202020202020
ModelA3A3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA3 40A3 45S3RS 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers     $50
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,390$4,440$6,515$8,215$9,640$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,125$4,825$6,250$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-481-688-290-224

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

Model Year20122020
ModelA3A3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.8 in
Length168.7 in175.4 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height56.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.3 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 trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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 trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested65027%
Total Not Requested175073%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested65027%
Total Not Requested175073%

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