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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: $67,650

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $62,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,987

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $57,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
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 2,100
Technology Package 3,200  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,800  
Dynamic Package 1,450 11,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Wood trim   0
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 1,954
Technology Package 2,976  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,464  
Dynamic Package 1,350 10,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 11,775 13,100
Options (change) 10,954 12,184
Destination 975 950
Total Price $67,650 $129,950
Total Invoice $62,987 $120,922

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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: $53,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,393
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8 / S8
TrimRS 3S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5605hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/30-19275/35-21
Total Price$67,650$129,950
Adjustments for Features0-9,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,650$120,770
Total Invoice$62,987$120,922
Adjustments for Features0-8,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,987$112,380

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

Model Year20182017
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
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
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 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 
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
Wood trim $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$10,250$19,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,542

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

Model Year20182017
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
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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

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%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Ceramic brake rotors4000No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4100100%

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