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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: $36,015

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,558

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $39,618 $50,592
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575 575
All-weather floor mats 120 120 190 190
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350
iPod integration 50 50    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
S Line Sport Package     1,250  
Heated front seats     500  
Cargo net     80 80
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 536 536
All-weather floor mats 112 112 177 177
Rear side airbags 325 325 326 326
iPod integration 47 47    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
S Line Sport Package     1,164  
Heated front seats     466  
Cargo net     74 74
Options (change) 7,870 7,870 2,945 1,195
Options (change) 7,322 7,322 2,743 1,113
Destination 875 875 975 975
Total Price $36,015 $38,995 $46,520 $56,570
Total Invoice $33,558 $36,331 $43,336 $52,680

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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: $5,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,027
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6S6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
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$36,015$38,995$46,520$56,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,100-8,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,015$37,945$41,420$47,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$6,475
Total Invoice$33,558$36,331$43,336$52,680
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,751-8,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,558$35,353$38,585$44,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$6,017

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

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 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$0  
AWD  $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$250 $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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
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
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,125$8,175$11,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,100$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,751-8,078

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

Model Year20112018
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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%

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