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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: $34,515

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $132,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,163

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $122,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3R8R8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $151,497 $176,607
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 575 575
All-weather floor mats 120 120 545 545
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 535 535
All-weather floor mats 112 112 507 507
Options (change) 6,370 6,370 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 5,927 5,927 1,042 1,042
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $34,515 $37,495 $166,570 $193,570
Total Invoice $32,163 $34,936 $155,089 $180,199

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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: $123,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $114,854
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3R8R8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV10V10 Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionM6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$34,515$37,495$166,570$193,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-8,670-11,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,515$36,445$157,900$182,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$24,225
Total Invoice$32,163$34,936$155,089$180,199
Adjustments for Features0-978-8,072-10,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,163$33,958$147,017$169,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$22,528

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3R8R8
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIV10V10 Plus
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$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
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  
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
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 exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
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
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 
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  
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  
Carbon fiber trim   $200
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, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,115$4,165$11,785$14,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$8,670$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-8,072-10,654

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122017
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

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 link100Yes
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
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 link100Yes
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%

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