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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,740

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $3,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A4 / S4
TrimRS 3S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $49,900
Technology Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575
Universal garage door opener 295  
Cargo net 150 80
All-weather floor mats 180 190
Rear side airbags 350 350
Carbon fiber trim 600 500
S Sport Package   2,500
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Technology Package 3,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536
Universal garage door opener 274  
Cargo net 139 74
All-weather floor mats 168 177
Rear side airbags 326 326
Carbon fiber trim 558 466
S Sport Package   2,326
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Options (change) 6,050 6,795
Options (change) 5,629 6,323
Destination 950 1,045
Total Price $61,500 $57,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,124
Model Year20172021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A4 / S4
TrimRS 3S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5349hp V6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$61,500$57,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,500$55,965

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A4 / S4
TrimRS 3S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player, remote $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Performance meter$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$5,300$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-227

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172021
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.0 in
Length175.4 in187.5 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height55.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested216581%
Total Not Requested50019%

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%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested1390100%
Total Not Requested00%

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