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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: $35,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $43,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $40,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelA3A3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $77,900 $120,100
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $72,448 $111,693
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 0 0
Options (change) 6,977 6,977 0 0
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,645 $38,625 $78,725 $122,625
Total Invoice $33,213 $35,986 $73,273 $114,218

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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: $35,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,614
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelA3A3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionM6S6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$35,645$38,625$78,725$122,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-8,000-12,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,645$37,575$70,725$110,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$39,800
Total Invoice$33,213$35,986$73,273$114,218
Adjustments for Features0-978-7,446-11,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,213$35,008$65,827$102,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$37,121

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelA3A3A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
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
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack   $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 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200$200
Entertainment system, console-mounted   $1000
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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 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 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 tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,865$3,915$10,865$14,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$8,000$12,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-7,446-11,270

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112009
ModelA3A8 / S8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.5 in121.0 in
Length168.7 in204.4 in
Width69.5 in74.6 in
Height56.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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