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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A3 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 Year201620122012
ModelA3 / S3A3A3
TrimA3 e-tron2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $35,248 $25,361 $28,134
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 475 475
Cargo net 150    
iPod integration 350 50 50
Wheel locks 105 80 80
All-weather floor mats 180 120 120
Heated front seats 500    
Roof rails 500    
Aluminum roof rails   500 500
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Rear side airbags   350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 443 443
Cargo net 139    
iPod integration 325 47 47
Wheel locks 98 74 74
All-weather floor mats 168 112 112
Heated front seats 467    
Roof rails 467    
Aluminum roof rails   466 466
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Rear side airbags   325 325
Options (change) 2,360 6,450 6,450
Options (change) 2,200 6,002 6,002
Destination 925 875 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,017 $34,595 $37,575
Total Invoice $34,205 $32,238 $35,011

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

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 Year201620122012
ModelA3 / S3A3A3
TrimA3 e-tron2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionS6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,017$34,595$37,575
Adjustments for Features-2,2500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,767$34,595$36,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$34,205$32,238$35,011
Adjustments for Features-2,0790-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,126$32,238$34,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year201620122012
ModelA3 / S3A3A3
TrimA3 e-tron2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
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$4,775$2,525$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0790-978

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3A3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in101.5 in
Length169.8 in168.7 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height56.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft354.6 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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