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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: $33,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,572

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $34,318 $49,895
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Convenience Package 350      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
S Line Package 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 475 475
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Sport Package     1,450  
Premium Plus Package     3,700  
Navigation Package     2,550 2,550
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
Convenience Package 325      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
S Line Package 2,326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 443 443
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405    
Xenon HID headlights 745 745    
Sport Package     1,349  
Premium Plus Package     3,442  
Navigation Package     2,371 2,371
Options (change) 7,185 4,335 8,175 3,025
Options (change) 6,682 4,031 7,605 2,814
Destination 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,890 $40,025 $45,950 $58,850
Total Invoice $31,572 $37,277 $42,798 $54,884

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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: $8,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,826
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,890$40,025$45,950$58,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-3,650-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,890$37,175$42,300$54,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$12,650
Total Invoice$31,572$37,277$42,798$54,884
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-3,400-3,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,572$34,623$39,398$51,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$11,849

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5 2.0TS5 4.2
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  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
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
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,065$3,915$4,715$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$3,650$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-3,400-3,637

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082011
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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested243092%
Total Not Requested2258%

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 controls100Yes
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested140085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested64052%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested64052%

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