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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: $36,215

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,745

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $34,504 $50,128
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475
iPod integration -200 -200    
S Line Plus Package     1,500  
Prestige Package     9,200  
Navigation Package       2,000
Obstacle detection, rear       550
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443 443
iPod integration -186 -186    
S Line Plus Package     1,397  
Prestige Package     8,556  
Navigation Package       1,860
Obstacle detection, rear       511
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0
Options (change) 8,050 8,050 11,175 3,025
Options (change) 7,489 7,489 10,396 2,814
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,215 $39,195 $49,150 $59,100
Total Invoice $33,745 $36,518 $45,775 $55,117

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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: $8,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,839
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D211hp I4354hp V8
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)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$36,215$39,195$49,150$59,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,500-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,215$38,145$44,650$55,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$10,600
Total Invoice$33,745$36,518$45,775$55,117
Adjustments for Features0-978-4,191-3,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,745$35,540$41,584$51,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$9,942

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelA3A3A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA5 2.0TS5 4.2
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $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
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50 
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
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
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$815$1,865$5,315$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,500$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-4,191-3,591

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20132012
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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested202548%
Total Not Requested219052%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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