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Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,302

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA3A3A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.0T3.2A4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $33,025 $49,610
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $30,713 $46,137
Premium Package 1,500      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Convenience Package 1,800   2,100 2,125
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,100 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
S Line Package     1,200  
Premium Package 1,396      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Sport Package 1,303 1,303    
Convenience Package 1,675   1,953 1,977
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,953 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 443 443
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
S Line Package     1,115  
Options (change) 9,075 5,775 6,225 4,900
Options (change) 8,442 5,371 5,789 4,558
Destination 825 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $36,820 $42,475 $40,025 $56,985
Total Invoice $34,302 $39,560 $37,277 $53,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $307
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA3A3A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.0T3.2A4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6200hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,820$42,475$40,025$56,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-2,865-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,820$39,625$37,160$53,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0$16,810
Total Invoice$34,302$39,560$37,277$53,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-2,668-2,813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,302$36,906$34,609$50,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$0$15,748

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelA3A3A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.0T3.2A4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Ski sack   $50
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$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
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,250$5,265$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$2,865$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-2,668-2,813

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20092008
ModelA3A4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length168.7 in180.6 in
Width69.5 in69.8 in
Height56.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested103098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested102558%
Total Not Requested75042%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested37527%
Total Not Requested100073%

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