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Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,660

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $45,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $42,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072014201420142014
ModelA3A3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $78,800 $82,500 $87,600 $135,900
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $73,284 $76,727 $81,468 $126,388
S Line Package 2,200          
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Technology Package 1,500 1,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
Audio Package 1,350          
Rear side airbags 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100        
Satellite radio   350        
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,300 1,300 1,300  
S Line Package 2,002          
Cold Weather Package 637 637        
Technology Package 1,365 1,138        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410        
Navigation system 1,774 1,775        
Audio Package 1,229          
Rear side airbags 319 319        
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001        
Satellite radio   319        
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,209 1,209 1,209  
Options (change) 9,600 6,150 1,300 1,300 1,300 0
Options (change) 8,737 5,599 1,209 1,209 1,209 0
Destination 720 720 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $35,660 $40,850 $80,995 $84,695 $89,795 $138,895
Total Invoice $32,861 $37,880 $75,388 $78,831 $83,572 $129,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,647
Model Year200720072014201420142014
ModelA3A3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6333hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionM6S6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$35,660$40,850$80,995$84,695$89,795$138,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-10,615-10,615-10,615-17,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,660$37,700$70,380$74,080$79,180$121,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$0$3,700$8,800$51,475
Total Invoice$32,861$37,880$75,388$78,831$83,572$129,383
Adjustments for Features0-2,921-9,880-9,880-9,879-15,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,861$34,959$65,508$68,951$73,693$113,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0$3,443$8,185$48,002

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200720072014201420142014
ModelA3A3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Wide-view front camera     $150
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   $100
Second-row high console     $250
Ski sack$50$50   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Laminated front side windows     $200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500$1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass $0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Massage, second row seats     $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats     $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,565$6,715$14,180$14,180$14,180$20,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$10,615$10,615$10,615$17,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,921-9,880-9,880-9,879-15,873

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20072014
ModelA3A8 / S8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.5 in122.9 in
Length168.7 in207.4 in
Width69.5 in76.7 in
Height56.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested153069%
Total Not Requested67531%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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