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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: $38,645

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $48,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,006

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $44,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelA3A8 / S8
Trim2.0 TDIA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,250 $85,100
Base Invoice $28,134 $79,144
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
Rear side airbags 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,000
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
Rear side airbags 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   930
Options (change) 7,500 1,000
Options (change) 6,977 930
Destination 895 925
Total Price $38,645 $87,025
Total Invoice $36,006 $80,999

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,681
Model Year20132015
ModelA3A8 / S8
Trim2.0 TDIA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine140hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-19
Total Price$38,645$87,025
Adjustments for Features0-10,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,645$77,020
Total Invoice$36,006$80,999
Adjustments for Features0-9,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,006$71,687

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20132015
ModelA3A8 / S8
Trim2.0 TDIA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,500$14,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,312

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20132015
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 Weight3,362 lb.4,564 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 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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%

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