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Audi A3 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $89,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,930

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $83,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelA3A3R8R8R8R8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Sport Package 1,800          
Convenience Package 675          
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,100      
Sound Package 900          
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Xenon HID headlights 650 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 650 650 650 650
Satellite radio 350 350        
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435        
Sport Package 1,638          
Convenience Package 614          
Navigation system 1,787 1,775 1,953      
Sound Package 819          
Cold Weather Package 637 637        
Xenon HID headlights 592 728        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 605 605 605 605
Satellite radio 319 319        
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396        
Options (change) 7,910 4,685 2,750 650 650 650
Options (change) 7,212 4,265 2,558 605 605 605
Destination 720 720 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $33,370 $39,385 $122,900 $158,800 $178,400 $203,500
Total Invoice $30,930 $36,546 $114,595 $147,982 $166,210 $189,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,677
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelA3A3R8R8R8R8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionM6S6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$33,370$39,385$122,900$158,800$178,400$203,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-3,205-4,105-7,480-8,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$36,085$119,695$154,695$170,920$194,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$35,000$51,225$74,875
Total Invoice$30,930$36,546$114,595$147,982$166,210$189,462
Adjustments for Features0-3,062-2,988-3,825-6,969-8,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,930$33,484$111,607$144,157$159,241$181,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,554$0$32,550$47,634$69,541

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelA3A3R8R8R8R8
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100    
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000$4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250$250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)    $100$100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300$300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100$100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser     $200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150    
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Carbon fiber trim    $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$6,465$6,370$7,270$10,645$12,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$3,205$4,105$7,480$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,062-2,988-3,825-6,969-8,314

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062015
ModelA3R8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length168.7 in175.0 in
Width69.5 in75.0 in
Height56.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested43021%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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