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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: $33,640

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $87,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,340

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $81,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA3A3R8R8
Trim2.0T3.2 S line4.25.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $106,206 $138,570
S Line Package 2,500      
Convenience Package 350      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 650 650
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Heated front seats 450 450    
iPod integration 0 0 100 0
S Line Package 2,326      
Convenience Package 325      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 605 605
Xenon HID headlights 745 745    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405    
Heated front seats 418 418    
iPod integration 0 0 93 0
Options (change) 6,935 4,085 2,850 650
Options (change) 6,450 3,799 2,651 605
Destination 775 775 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $33,640 $39,775 $121,300 $153,900
Total Invoice $31,340 $37,045 $113,107 $143,425

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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: $85,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,991
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA3A3R8R8
Trim2.0T3.2 S line4.25.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$33,640$39,775$121,300$153,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-1,905-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,640$36,925$119,395$150,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$30,810
Total Invoice$31,340$37,045$113,107$143,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-1,776-3,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,340$34,391$111,331$139,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$28,650

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelA3A3R8R8
Trim2.0T3.2 S line4.25.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,215$6,065$5,120$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$1,905$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-1,776-3,444

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082011
ModelA3R8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length168.7 in174.5 in
Width69.5 in75.0 in
Height56.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested187571%
Total Not Requested78029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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