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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,315

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $93,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,283

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $87,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8R8R8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,600 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $34,968 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
LED headlights 1,050 3,500    
Premium Plus Package 3,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 650 650 650
Universal garage door opener 295      
Metal pedals 195      
Cargo net 150      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Convenience Package   2,100    
iPod integration     0 0
LED headlights 978 3,255    
Premium Plus Package 3,024      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 605 605 605
Universal garage door opener 274      
Metal pedals 181      
Cargo net 139      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Convenience Package   1,953    
iPod integration     0 0
Options (change) 5,765 6,250 650 650
Options (change) 5,365 5,813 605 605
Destination 950 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $44,315 $138,200 $167,600 $214,300
Total Invoice $41,283 $128,824 $156,166 $199,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,420
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8R8R8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionS7M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$44,315$138,200$167,600$214,300
Adjustments for Features0-130-1,255-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,315$138,070$166,345$211,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,275$73,915
Total Invoice$41,283$128,824$156,166$199,534
Adjustments for Features0-121-1,169-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,283$128,703$154,997$197,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,294$68,676

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8R8R8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI4.25.2GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Forward collision warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
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 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50   
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, 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
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,205$4,335$5,460$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130$1,255$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121-1,169-2,155

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in104.3 in
Length175.4 in174.5 in
Width70.2 in75.0 in
Height55.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

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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