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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: $104,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,487

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $97,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A3R8R8
Trim2.0T3.2V10 RWSV10
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $138,700 $164,900
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $128,991 $153,357
S Line Package 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,800      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150    
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575 575
S Line Package 1,860      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Convenience Package 1,675      
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069    
Sport Package 1,303 1,303    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 535 535
Options (change) 9,275 5,475 575 575
Options (change) 8,627 5,092 535 535
Destination 825 825 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $37,020 $42,175 $141,825 $168,025
Total Invoice $34,487 $39,281 $132,076 $156,442

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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: $99,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,355
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A3R8R8
Trim2.0T3.2V10 RWSV10
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4250hp V6532hp V10532hp V10
TransmissionM6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10550, 13550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$37,020$42,175$141,825$168,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-5,620-8,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$39,525$136,205$159,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$23,450
Total Invoice$34,487$39,281$132,076$156,442
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-5,234-7,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,487$36,813$126,842$148,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$21,807

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelA3A3R8R8
Trim2.0T3.2V10 RWSV10
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,840$5,490$8,460$11,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$5,620$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-5,234-7,793

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092018
ModelA3R8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length168.7 in174.3 in
Width69.5 in76.4 in
Height56.0 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested92574%
Total Not Requested33026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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