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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: $34,570

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,210

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.2A5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $40,000 $52,500
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $37,200 $48,827
Premium Package 1,500      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,800      
Sport Package 1,400 1,400 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150   1,000
Premium Plus Package     2,300  
Premium Package 1,396      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Convenience Package 1,675      
Sport Package 1,303 1,303 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 511 511
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069   930
Premium Plus Package     2,140  
Options (change) 6,825 3,525 3,850 1,550
Options (change) 6,350 3,279 3,581 1,441
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $34,570 $40,225 $44,775 $54,975
Total Invoice $32,210 $37,468 $41,706 $51,193

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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: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,227
Model Year2009200920152015
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.2A5 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)195, 10195, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,570$40,225$44,775$54,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-3,510-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,570$37,375$41,265$50,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0$9,725
Total Invoice$32,210$37,468$41,706$51,193
Adjustments for Features0-2,655-3,269-3,711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,210$34,813$38,437$47,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,603$0$9,045

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

Model Year2009200920152015
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.2A5 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
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
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
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
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
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
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, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,315$4,165$4,825$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$3,510$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,655-3,269-3,711

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

Model Year20092015
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

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 / 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
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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