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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,150

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $65,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,567

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $61,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelA3 / S3A8 / S8
TrimS3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $114,900
Base Invoice $39,527 $106,858
Prestige Package 6,150  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Wood trim   0
Prestige Package 5,718  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Rear side airbags 325  
Cargo net 139  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Driver Assistance Package   1,954
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 8,725 2,100
Options (change) 8,115 1,954
Destination 925 925
Total Price $52,150 $117,925
Total Invoice $48,567 $109,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,047
Model Year20162015
ModelA3 / S3A8 / S8
TrimS3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4520hp V8
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/35-21
Total Price$52,150$117,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,150$110,270
Total Invoice$48,567$109,737
Adjustments for Features0-7,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,567$102,614

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162015
ModelA3 / S3A8 / S8
TrimS3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
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 
Around view cameras $500
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
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
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,225$13,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,123

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162015
ModelA3 / S3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in117.8 in
Length175.4 in202.2 in
Width70.7 in76.7 in
Height55.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested370087%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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