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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: $37,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $84,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,487

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $78,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA3A3R8R8R8
Trim2.0T3.24.25.2GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
S Line Package 2,000        
Convenience Package 1,800        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 2,100    
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 650 650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150      
Sport Package 1,400 1,400      
S Line Package 1,860        
Convenience Package 1,675        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,953    
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 605 605 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069      
Sport Package 1,303 1,303      
Options (change) 9,275 5,475 2,750 650 650
Options (change) 8,627 5,092 2,558 605 605
Destination 825 825 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $37,020 $42,175 $121,200 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $34,487 $39,281 $113,014 $143,425 $186,979

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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: $83,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,441
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA3A3R8R8R8
Trim2.0T3.24.25.2GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6S6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$37,020$42,175$121,200$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-1,165-2,955-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$39,525$120,035$150,945$196,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$30,910$76,750
Total Invoice$34,487$39,281$113,014$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-1,086-2,754-3,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,487$36,813$111,928$140,671$183,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$28,743$71,312

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA3A3R8R8R8
Trim2.0T3.24.25.2GT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100  $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200$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   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$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$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,630$6,280$4,795$6,585$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$1,165$2,955$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-1,086-2,754-3,739

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092012
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?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested92574%
Total Not Requested33026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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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