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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,320

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $4,172

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,052

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3A3
TrimA3 e-tron2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $36,178 $25,361 $28,134
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 475 475
Cargo net 150    
Wheel locks 105 80 80
All-weather floor mats 180 120 120
Aluminum roof rails 300 500 500
Heated front seats 500    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
iPod integration   50 50
Rear side airbags   350 350
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 443 443
Cargo net 139    
Wheel locks 98 74 74
All-weather floor mats 168 112 112
Aluminum roof rails 280 466 466
Heated front seats 467    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
iPod integration   47 47
Rear side airbags   325 325
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 1,810 5,175 5,175
Options (change) 1,688 4,816 4,816
Destination 950 875 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,492 $33,320 $36,300
Total Invoice $34,648 $31,052 $33,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,239
Model Year201720122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3A3
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, 10140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,492$33,320$36,300
Adjustments for Features-2,5500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,942$33,320$35,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$34,648$31,052$33,825
Adjustments for Features-2,3570-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,291$31,052$32,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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

Model Year201720122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3A3
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 
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
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, 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$2,700$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3570-978

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

Model Year20172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested110570%
Total Not Requested47530%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested110570%
Total Not Requested47530%

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