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Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $52,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,129

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $48,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelA3A3A8A8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $78,772 $124,157
Premium Package 1,500      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Convenience Package 350      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Sunshades, second row 150 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,300  
Premium Package 1,396      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Convenience Package 325      
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
Sunshades, second row 139 139    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418    
Xenon HID headlights 745 745    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,209  
Options (change) 7,785 5,935 1,300 0
Options (change) 7,239 5,518 1,209 0
Destination 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,490 $41,625 $86,875 $135,675
Total Invoice $32,129 $38,764 $80,856 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,057
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelA3A3A8A8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionM6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$34,490$41,625$86,875$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-10,390-16,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,490$38,575$76,485$119,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,085$0$42,750
Total Invoice$32,129$38,764$80,856$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-9,670-15,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,129$35,924$71,186$111,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,795$0$39,838

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelA3A3A8A8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,490$6,540$13,880$19,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$10,390$16,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,840-9,670-15,308

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelA3A8
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.4,454 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested198094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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