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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: $35,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,954

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $34,504 $50,128
Premium Package 1,500      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,800      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Sport Package 1,400 1,400 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475
Premium Plus Package     3,900  
Navigation Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Package 1,396      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Convenience Package 1,675      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Sport Package 1,303 1,303 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 443 443
Premium Plus Package     3,628  
Navigation Package     1,860 1,860
Options (change) 7,625 4,325 7,375 2,475
Options (change) 7,094 4,023 6,861 2,303
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,370 $41,025 $45,350 $58,550
Total Invoice $32,954 $38,212 $42,240 $54,606

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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: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,026
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2A5 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)195, 10195, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,370$41,025$45,350$58,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-3,500-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,370$38,175$41,850$54,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0$12,950
Total Invoice$32,954$38,212$42,240$54,606
Adjustments for Features0-2,655-3,260-3,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,954$35,557$38,980$51,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,603$0$12,129

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T3.2A5 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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
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  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
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
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$1,015$3,865$4,515$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$3,500$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,655-3,260-3,497

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20092012
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested103098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested97555%
Total Not Requested80045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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