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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: $44,970

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $31,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A8
TrimA3 40A3 45S3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $74,550
Prestige Package 9,750 9,750 5,300  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
S Sport Package     1,100  
Technology Package       1,500
Prestige Package 8,138 8,138 4,930  
Rear side airbags 325 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
S Sport Package     1,024  
Technology Package       1,396
Options (change) 10,675 10,675 7,325 1,500
Options (change) 8,999 8,999 6,815 1,396
Destination 995 995 995 825
Total Price $44,970 $48,170 $51,320 $76,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,932
Model Year2020202020202010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A8
TrimA3 40A3 45S3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4350hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$44,970$48,170$51,320$76,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,550-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,970$46,470$47,770$74,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$2,800$0

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

Model Year2020202020202010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A8
TrimA3 40A3 45S3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length 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 headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,465$9,165$11,015$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,550$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-540-2,350

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

Model Year20202010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in115.9 in
Length175.4 in199.3 in
Width70.7 in74.6 in
Height55.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,289 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 A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested302545%
Total Not Requested366555%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested302545%
Total Not Requested366555%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested137533%
Total Not Requested276567%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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