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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,750

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $11,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,552

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $10,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A5 / S5
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,350 $51,400
Base Invoice $35,666 $47,802
Sport Package 650  
Premium Plus Package 3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 475
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
AWD 2,700  
Technology Package   2,200
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
iPod integration   290
Sport Package 606  
Premium Plus Package 3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 443
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
AWD 2,512  
Technology Package   2,045
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
iPod integration   225
Options (change) 7,425 4,265
Options (change) 6,911 3,922
Destination 975 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $46,750 $57,790
Total Invoice $43,552 $53,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,441
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A5 / S5
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$46,750$57,790
Adjustments for Features-3,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,375$57,790
Total Invoice$43,552$53,849
Adjustments for Features-3,1440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,408$53,849

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A5 / S5
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,025$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1440

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.2 in108.3 in
Length175.4 in182.1 in
Width70.2 in73.0 in
Height55.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,824 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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