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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: $34,395

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $80,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,051

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $74,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelA3A3R8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $109,000
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $101,370
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 650
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,860
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 605
Options (change) 6,250 6,250 2,650
Options (change) 5,815 5,815 2,465
Destination 875 875 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $34,395 $37,375 $114,750
Total Invoice $32,051 $34,824 $106,935

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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: $79,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,101
Model Year201120112008
ModelA3A3R8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D420hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$34,395$37,375$114,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$36,325$113,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$32,051$34,824$106,935
Adjustments for Features0-978-783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,051$33,846$106,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120112008
ModelA3A3R8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,030$4,080$3,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-783

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112008
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested127581%
Total Not Requested30519%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested127581%
Total Not Requested30519%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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