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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: $51,950

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $6,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,388

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $42,600 $59,300
Base Invoice $35,666 $39,618 $55,150
Prestige Package 8,450 9,200 6,300
Sport Package 650 1,000  
AWD 2,700 2,100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 475 475
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Prestige Package 7,860 8,556 5,860
Sport Package 606 930  
AWD 2,512 1,954  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 443 443
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Options (change) 12,625 14,875 8,875
Options (change) 11,747 13,837 8,257
Destination 975 875 875
Total Price $51,950 $58,350 $69,050
Total Invoice $48,388 $54,330 $64,282

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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: $7,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,036
Model Year201820122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine220hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionS6T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,950$58,350$69,050
Adjustments for Features-1,1750-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,775$58,350$68,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,550
Total Invoice$48,388$54,330$64,282
Adjustments for Features-1,0940-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,294$54,330$64,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,812

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$7,475$6,300$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0940-140

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in108.3 in
Length175.4 in182.1 in
Width70.2 in73.0 in
Height55.5 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,824 lb.4,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft310.2 ft3

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested214035%
Total Not Requested400065%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested319076%
Total Not Requested102524%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested194080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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