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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: $68,250

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $67,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,545

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $63,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
TrimRS 3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $115,900
Base Invoice $51,058 $107,788
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Technology Package 3,200  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,800  
Dynamic Package 1,450 9,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Carbon fiber trim 600  
Rear side airbags 350  
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   7,500
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Technology Package 2,976  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,464  
Dynamic Package 1,350 8,370
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Carbon fiber trim 558  
Rear side airbags 326  
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   6,976
Options (change) 12,375 19,300
Options (change) 11,512 17,950
Destination 975 975
Total Price $68,250 $136,175
Total Invoice $63,545 $126,713

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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: $58,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,207
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
TrimRS 3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5605hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/30-19275/35-21
Total Price$68,250$136,175
Adjustments for Features0-9,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,250$126,545
Total Invoice$63,545$126,713
Adjustments for Features0-8,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,545$117,752

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
TrimRS 3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
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
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, 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
Cargo net $40
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
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 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 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 headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,050$19,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,961

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in117.8 in
Length175.4 in202.6 in
Width70.7 in76.7 in
Height55.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,685 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 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested139059%
Total Not Requested97541%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0No
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ceramic brake rotors4000No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4000100%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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