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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: $34,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $87,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,865

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $81,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelA3A3R8R8R8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 650 650 650
iPod integration -200 -200 100 100 100
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 605 605 605
iPod integration -186 -186 93 93 93
Options (change) 6,050 6,050 2,850 750 750
Options (change) 5,629 5,629 2,651 698 698
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $34,195 $37,175 $122,000 $156,200 $175,545
Total Invoice $31,865 $34,638 $113,758 $145,564 $163,555

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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: $85,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,874
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelA3A3R8R8R8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionM6S6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
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)225/45-17225/45-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$34,195$37,175$122,000$156,200$175,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,165-3,505-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$36,125$119,835$152,695$168,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$32,860$48,780
Total Invoice$31,865$34,638$113,758$145,564$163,555
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,019-3,266-6,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,865$33,660$111,739$142,298$157,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$30,559$45,359

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelA3A3R8R8R8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100   
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $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   
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$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$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
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 exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)    $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Infotainment 
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
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
Chronometer  $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
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Carbon fiber trim    $200
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$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,555$4,605$5,720$7,060$10,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,165$3,505$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,019-3,266-6,457

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112014
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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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