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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,270

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $38,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,330

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $34,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
TrimRS 3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $50,686 $84,065
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Carbon fiber trim 600 500
Ski sack   175
Satellite radio   550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Carbon fiber trim 558 455
Ski sack   159
Satellite radio   501
Options (change) 1,820 1,225
Options (change) 1,694 1,115
Destination 950 720
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $57,270 $95,645
Total Invoice $53,330 $87,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,512
Model Year20172007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
TrimRS 3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5450hp V10
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$57,270$95,645
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,010$95,645
Total Invoice$53,330$87,600
Adjustments for Features-2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,088$87,600

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20172007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
TrimRS 3S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,375$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2420

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20172007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in115.9 in
Length175.4 in199.3 in
Width70.7 in74.6 in
Height55.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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