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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,840

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $80,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,693

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $74,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3R8R8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,600 $38,600 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $33,108 $35,898 $106,206 $135,780
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550    
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650 650
Metal pedals 195 195    
Cargo net 150 150    
Convenience Package     2,100  
Navigation system     2,100  
LED headlights     3,500  
iPod integration     100 0
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371    
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 605 605
Metal pedals 181 181    
Cargo net 139 139    
Convenience Package     1,953  
Navigation system     1,953  
LED headlights     3,255  
iPod integration     93 0
Options (change) 9,345 9,345 8,450 650
Options (change) 8,690 8,690 7,859 605
Destination 895 895 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 3,000
Total Price $45,840 $48,840 $125,950 $150,850
Total Invoice $42,693 $45,483 $117,365 $140,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,998
Model Year2015201520102010
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3R8R8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4220hp I4420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionS6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13625, 13140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$45,840$48,840$125,950$150,850
Adjustments for Features-4,645-6,1950-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,195$42,645$125,950$150,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$24,400
Total Invoice$42,693$45,483$117,365$140,585
Adjustments for Features-4,326-5,7690-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,367$39,714$117,365$140,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,347$0$22,754

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2015201520102010
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3R8R8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0  
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,715$10,265$4,070$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$6,195$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,326-5,7690-466

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152010
ModelA3 / S3R8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.2 in104.3 in
Length175.4 in174.5 in
Width70.2 in75.0 in
Height55.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested32530%
Total Not Requested76570%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested245068%
Total Not Requested117532%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested32530%
Total Not Requested76570%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested245068%
Total Not Requested117532%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested71583%
Total Not Requested15017%

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