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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: $34,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $48,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,129

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $45,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelA3A3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $82,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $76,725 $85,560
Premium Package 1,500      
Convenience Package 350      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
iPod integration 0 0    
Sunshades, second row 150 150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Premium Package 1,396      
Convenience Package 325      
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405    
Xenon HID headlights 745 745    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
iPod integration 0 0    
Sunshades, second row 139 139    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Options (change) 7,785 5,935 0 0
Options (change) 7,239 5,518 0 0
Destination 775 775 975 975
Total Price $34,490 $41,625 $83,475 $92,975
Total Invoice $32,129 $38,764 $77,700 $86,535

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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: $37,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,606
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelA3A3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
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$83,475$92,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-11,780-15,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,490$38,575$71,695$77,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,085$0$6,250
Total Invoice$32,129$38,764$77,700$86,535
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-10,965-13,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,129$35,924$66,735$72,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,795$0$5,811

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelA3A3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
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 
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$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 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
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 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$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$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
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 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 
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$3,425$6,475$15,205$18,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$11,780$15,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,840-10,965-13,989

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082018
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.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft314.2 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 lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested185588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
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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