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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: $36,520

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,022

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.2A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $39,618 $50,592
S Line Package 2,000      
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,800      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575 575
S Line Sport Package     1,250  
Heated front seats     500  
Cargo net     80 80
S Sport Package       2,500
S Line Package 1,860      
Sport Package 1,303 1,303    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Convenience Package 1,675      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069    
Rear side airbags 325 325 326 326
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 536 536
S Line Sport Package     1,164  
Heated front seats     466  
Cargo net     74 74
S Sport Package       2,326
Options (change) 8,775 4,975 2,755 3,505
Options (change) 8,162 4,627 2,566 3,262
Destination 825 825 975 975
Total Price $36,520 $41,675 $46,330 $58,880
Total Invoice $34,022 $38,816 $43,159 $54,829

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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: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,526
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.2A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6S6S7T8
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$36,520$41,675$46,330$58,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-4,950-9,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,520$39,025$41,380$49,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$7,975
Total Invoice$34,022$38,816$43,159$54,829
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-4,611-8,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,022$36,348$38,548$45,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$7,411

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

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T3.2A5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge   $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
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
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$3,325$5,975$8,275$12,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$4,950$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-4,611-8,870

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

Model Year20092018
ModelA3A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in111.2 in
Length168.7 in186.3 in
Width69.5 in72.6 in
Height56.0 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested123098%
Total Not Requested252%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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%

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 Sportback 2.0T

S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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