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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,000

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $33,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,428

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $31,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3A8
TrimS3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $78,050
Base Invoice $39,527 $72,587
235/35YR19 1,500  
Prestige Package 6,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,350
LED headlights   1,400
235/35YR19 1,397  
Prestige Package 5,718  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 325  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,185
LED headlights   1,302
Options (change) 8,575 6,750
Options (change) 7,976 6,277
Destination 925 875
Total Price $52,000 $85,675
Total Invoice $48,428 $79,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,468
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3A8
TrimS3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$52,000$85,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,000$83,695
Total Invoice$48,428$79,739
Adjustments for Features0-1,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,428$77,896

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3A8
TrimS3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,500$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,843

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in117.8 in
Length175.4 in202.2 in
Width70.7 in76.7 in
Height55.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested347582%
Total Not Requested77518%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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