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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: $30,520

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,324

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $40,500 $53,100
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $37,667 $49,384
Sport Package 1,800   950  
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Convenience Package 675      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 575 575
Xenon HID headlights 650 800    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Premium Plus Package     2,300  
Sport Package 1,638   883  
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Convenience Package 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 536 536
Xenon HID headlights 592 728    
Satellite radio 319 319    
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Premium Plus Package     2,140  
Options (change) 5,060 2,735 3,825 575
Options (change) 4,606 2,490 3,559 536
Destination 720 720 925 925
Total Price $30,520 $37,435 $45,250 $54,600
Total Invoice $28,324 $34,771 $42,151 $50,845

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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: $10,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,812
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,520$37,435$45,250$54,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,550-4,310-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,520$33,885$40,940$50,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,365$0$9,450
Total Invoice$28,324$34,771$42,151$50,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,297-4,015-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,324$31,474$38,136$46,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$0$8,789

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
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  
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
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 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,240$4,790$5,550$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550$4,310$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,297-4,015-3,920

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062016
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.3,683 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 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.2 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%

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 2.0T

Sport 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested120077%

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