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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,400

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $26,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,173

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $24,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8
TrimRS 3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $78,750
Base Invoice $51,058 $73,237
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Convenience Package   2,900
LED headlights   1,600
Leather door panel trim   750
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Convenience Package   2,698
LED headlights   1,488
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 5,525 8,250
Options (change) 5,140 7,675
Destination 975 875
Total Price $61,400 $87,875
Total Invoice $57,173 $81,787

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,204
Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8
TrimRS 3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5372hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$61,400$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,400$86,360
Total Invoice$57,173$81,787
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,173$80,377

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8
TrimRS 3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
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 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 
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$8,425$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,410

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in117.8 in
Length175.4 in202.2 in
Width70.7 in76.7 in
Height55.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,729 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 / RS3 RS 3

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 information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested116549%
Total Not Requested120051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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