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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: $36,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,725

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $40,500 $53,100
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $37,667 $49,384
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000 2,300  
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575 575
iPod integration -200 -200    
Sport Package     950  
Technology Package     2,900 2,900
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860 2,140  
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 536 536
iPod integration -186 -186    
Sport Package     883  
Technology Package     2,696 2,696
Options (change) 8,050 8,050 6,725 3,475
Options (change) 7,489 7,489 6,255 3,232
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $36,195 $39,175 $48,150 $57,500
Total Invoice $33,725 $36,498 $44,847 $53,541

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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: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,581
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,195$39,175$48,150$57,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,875-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,195$38,125$43,275$52,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$9,375
Total Invoice$33,725$36,498$44,847$53,541
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,541-4,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,725$35,520$40,306$49,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$8,719

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 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$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
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
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$815$1,865$5,690$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,875$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,541-4,516

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122016
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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested120077%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

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