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Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,340

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,920

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelA3A3A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $32,500 $47,600
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $30,227 $44,268
Convenience Package 350      
S Line Package 2,500      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 475 475
S Line Plus Package     2,950  
Prestige Package     9,750  
Convenience Package 325      
S Line Package 2,326      
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405    
Xenon HID headlights 745 745    
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 443 443
S Line Plus Package     2,743  
Prestige Package     9,067  
Options (change) 8,635 5,785 13,525 825
Options (change) 8,030 5,379 12,578 768
Destination 775 775 895 895
Total Price $35,340 $41,475 $46,920 $49,320
Total Invoice $32,920 $38,625 $43,700 $45,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,264
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelA3A3A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6S6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$35,340$41,475$46,920$49,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-3,775-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$38,625$43,145$47,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$3,865
Total Invoice$32,920$38,625$43,700$45,931
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-3,516-2,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,920$35,971$40,184$43,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$3,596

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelA3A3A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio  $50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
Media drive  $15 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,765$5,615$6,540$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$3,775$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-3,516-2,151

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082013
ModelA3A4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.6 in
Length168.7 in185.1 in
Width69.5 in71.9 in
Height56.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested243092%
Total Not Requested2258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested222540%
Total Not Requested331560%

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