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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: $36,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,725

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $39,000 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $36,270 $48,360 $64,728
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000 3,100    
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 500 500 500
iPod integration -200 -200      
Sport Package     1,000    
Navigation Plus Package     3,050 3,050  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860 2,884    
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 467 467 467
iPod integration -186 -186      
Sport Package     930    
Navigation Plus Package     2,837 2,837  
Options (change) 8,050 8,050 7,650 3,550 500
Options (change) 7,489 7,489 7,118 3,304 467
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Total Price $36,195 $39,175 $47,545 $56,445 $70,995
Total Invoice $33,725 $36,498 $44,283 $52,559 $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: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,437
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$36,195$39,175$47,545$56,445$70,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,425-4,400-6,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,195$38,125$43,120$52,045$64,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$8,925$21,390
Total Invoice$33,725$36,498$44,283$52,559$66,090
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,121-4,097-6,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,725$35,520$40,162$48,462$60,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$8,300$19,891

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

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelA3A3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 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$0   
AWD  $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
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
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
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25 
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
HD radio  $50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150 
Media drive  $15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50 
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
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
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$0 $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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,515$2,565$5,940$5,915$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,425$4,400$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,121-4,097-6,037

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

Model Year20122014
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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested155598%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
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%

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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested155598%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
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%

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%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

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

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

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