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Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,190

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,992

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $39,000 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $36,270 $48,360 $64,728
S Line Package 2,500        
Convenience Package 350        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
iPod integration 250 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 500 500 500
Sport Package     1,000    
Premium Plus Package     3,100    
S Line Package 2,326        
Convenience Package 325        
Cold Weather Package 650 650      
Xenon HID headlights 745 745      
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405      
iPod integration 233 233      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 467 467 467
Sport Package     930    
Premium Plus Package     2,884    
Options (change) 5,485 2,635 4,600 500 500
Options (change) 5,102 2,451 4,281 467 467
Destination 775 775 895 895 895
Total Price $32,190 $38,325 $44,495 $53,395 $70,995
Total Invoice $29,992 $35,697 $41,446 $49,722 $66,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,859
Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$32,190$38,325$44,495$53,395$70,995
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-3,860-3,835-7,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,190$35,225$40,635$49,560$63,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,035$0$8,925$22,975
Total Invoice$29,992$35,697$41,446$49,722$66,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,887-3,595-3,571-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,992$32,810$37,851$46,151$59,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,818$0$8,300$21,364

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082008201420142014
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50   
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$1,290$4,390$5,150$5,125$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$3,860$3,835$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,887-3,595-3,571-6,875

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20082014
ModelA3A5 / S5 / RS5
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
Total Requested263099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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 / RS5 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
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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