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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: $42,795

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $84,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,871

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $78,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,350 $114,200
Base Invoice $35,666 $106,206
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 650
Metal pedals 195  
AWD 2,700  
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 605
Metal pedals 182  
AWD 2,512  
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 3,470 9,750
Options (change) 3,230 9,068
Destination 975 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $42,795 $127,250
Total Invoice $39,871 $118,574

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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: $88,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,774
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$42,795$127,250
Adjustments for Features-4,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,425$127,250
Total Invoice$39,871$118,574
Adjustments for Features-4,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,800$118,574

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

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8
TrimA3 2.0 TFSI4.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
No leather in second row $-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,315$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0710

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

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.2 in104.3 in
Length175.4 in174.5 in
Width70.2 in75.0 in
Height55.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,824 lb.3,605 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 R8 4.2

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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