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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: $45,350

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $95,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,239

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $88,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3R8R8R8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
LED headlights 1,250 1,250 3,500    
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700      
Technology Package 2,700 2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 650 650 650
Metal pedals 195 195      
Cargo net 150 150      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 255 250      
Navigation system     2,100    
Convenience Package     2,100    
iPod integration     100 0 0
LED headlights 1,163 1,163 3,255    
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512      
Technology Package 2,512 2,512      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 605 605 605
Metal pedals 181 181      
Cargo net 139 139      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
Navigation system     1,953    
Convenience Package     1,953    
iPod integration     93 0 0
Options (change) 7,825 7,820 8,450 650 650
Options (change) 7,276 7,276 7,859 605 605
Destination 925 925 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $45,350 $48,345 $140,400 $167,600 $214,300
Total Invoice $42,239 $45,029 $130,870 $156,166 $199,534

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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: $94,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,114
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3R8R8R8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionS6S6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$45,350$48,345$140,400$167,600$214,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-555-1,055-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,350$46,795$139,845$166,545$212,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0$26,700$72,340
Total Invoice$42,239$45,029$130,870$156,166$199,534
Adjustments for Features0-1,444-517-983-1,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,239$43,585$130,353$155,183$197,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,346$0$24,830$67,212

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3R8R8R8
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  $1100
6-speed manual  $150$150 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$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   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
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$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
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$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,405$5,955$4,960$5,460$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$555$1,055$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,444-517-983-1,969

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3R8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
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
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested64074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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