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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: $46,820

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $133,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,605

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $124,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3R8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISpyder V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,600 $38,600 $177,100
Base Invoice $33,108 $35,898 $164,703
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900  
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550  
Sport Package 800 800  
All-weather floor mats 180 180 545
Cargo net 150 150  
Metal pedals 195 195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488  
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371  
Sport Package 744 744  
All-weather floor mats 168 168 507
Cargo net 139 139  
Metal pedals 181 181  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 535
Options (change) 10,325 10,325 1,120
Options (change) 9,602 9,602 1,042
Destination 895 895 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,820 $49,820 $180,770
Total Invoice $43,605 $46,395 $168,295

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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: $128,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119,993
Model Year201520152018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3R8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISpyder V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4532hp V10
TransmissionS6S6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13625, 13550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$46,820$49,820$180,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-5,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,820$48,270$175,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$43,605$46,395$168,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,443-4,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,605$44,952$163,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,347$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201520152018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3R8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSISpyder V10
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Side curtain airbags  $350
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD player, remote  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,790$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,443-4,697

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3R8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in104.3 in
Length175.4 in174.4 in
Width70.2 in75.0 in
Height55.5 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested302583%
Total Not Requested60017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested47544%
Total Not Requested61556%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested302583%
Total Not Requested60017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested47544%
Total Not Requested61556%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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