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Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5S5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $37,108 $46,966
Sport Package 1,800      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Convenience Package 675      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,390 2,390
Sound Package 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 475 475
Satellite radio 350 350    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Xenon HID headlights 650 800    
Premium Package     1,850  
S Line Package     2,900  
6-speed manual     0  
Sport Package 1,638      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Convenience Package 614      
Navigation system 1,787 1,775 2,178 2,178
Sound Package 819      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 432 432
Satellite radio 319 319    
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Xenon HID headlights 592 728    
Premium Package     1,721  
S Line Package     2,698  
6-speed manual     0  
Options (change) 7,910 4,685 7,615 2,865
Options (change) 7,212 4,265 7,029 2,610
Destination 720 720 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,370 $39,385 $48,290 $55,440
Total Invoice $30,930 $36,546 $44,912 $51,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,880
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5S5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,370$39,385$48,290$55,440
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-3,335-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$36,085$44,955$52,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$7,050
Total Invoice$30,930$36,546$44,912$51,651
Adjustments for Features0-3,062-3,102-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,930$33,484$41,810$48,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,554$0$6,641

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5S5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Second-row low console  $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  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
iPod integration  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
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, driver seat $150$150$150
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
Total Value of Features$1,415$4,715$4,750$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$3,335$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,062-3,102-3,200

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062008
ModelA3A5 / S5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in108.3 in
Length168.7 in182.1 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested183089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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 A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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