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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: $36,520

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009202120212021
ModelA3A3A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.0T3.2A4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $39,100 $40,900 $49,900
S Line Package 2,000        
Sport Package 1,400 1,400 750 750  
Convenience Package 1,800        
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150      
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575 575 575
Cargo net     80 80 80
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995 995  
S Sport Package         2,500
S Line Package 1,860        
Sport Package 1,303 1,303 698 698  
Convenience Package 1,675        
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069      
Rear side airbags 325 325 326 326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 536 536 536
Cargo net     74 74 74
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926 926  
S Sport Package         2,326
Options (change) 8,775 4,975 2,750 2,750 3,505
Options (change) 8,162 4,627 2,560 2,560 3,262
Destination 825 825 1,045 1,045 1,045
Total Price $36,520 $41,675 $42,895 $44,695 $54,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,810
Model Year20092009202120212021
ModelA3A3A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.0T3.2A4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6201hp I4 H261hp I4 H349hp V6
TransmissionM6S6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,520$41,675$42,895$44,695$54,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-4,675-4,675-9,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,520$39,025$38,220$40,020$45,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$1,800$7,080

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092009202120212021
ModelA3A3A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.0T3.2A4 40A4 45S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
HD radio    $50
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge    $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$3,400$6,050$8,075$8,075$12,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$4,675$4,675$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-393-377-724

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092021
ModelA3A4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length168.7 in187.5 in
Width69.5 in72.7 in
Height56.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
Total Requested123098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 A4 40

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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