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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,722

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $11,238

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,928

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $11,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201920192019
ModelA3 / S3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimA3 e-tronA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackRS 5 Sportback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $44,200 $52,400 $74,200
Base Invoice $35,248 $41,548 $49,256 $69,748
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 575
All-weather floor mats 180 190 190 190
Heated front seats 500 500    
Cargo net 150 80 80  
Cargo mat 115 170 170  
Metal pedals 195      
iPod integration 350      
Convenience Package   900    
Rear side airbags   350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 536
All-weather floor mats 168 177 177 177
Heated front seats 467 466    
Cargo net 139 74 74  
Cargo mat 107 158 158  
Metal pedals 181      
iPod integration 325      
Convenience Package   838    
Rear side airbags   326 326  
Options (change) 2,065 2,765 1,365 765
Options (change) 1,923 2,575 1,271 713
Destination 925 995 995 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0
Total Price $36,722 $47,960 $54,760 $75,960
Total Invoice $33,928 $45,118 $51,522 $71,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,913
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,062
Model Year2016201920192019
ModelA3 / S3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimA3 e-tronA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackRS 5 Sportback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH248hp I4349hp V6444hp V6
TransmissionS6S7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$36,722$47,960$54,760$75,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-6,450-7,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,722$44,635$48,310$68,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,675$24,105
Total Invoice$33,928$45,118$51,522$71,456
Adjustments for Features0-3,128-6,069-6,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,928$41,990$45,453$64,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,463$22,674

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2016201920192019
ModelA3 / S3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimA3 e-tronA5 Sportback 45S5 SportbackRS 5 Sportback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0   
9 kWh battery pack$0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player, remote $100$100$100
iPod integration$100   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,530$7,855$10,980$11,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,325$6,450$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,128-6,069-6,792

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in111.2 in
Length169.8 in186.3 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height56.1 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

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