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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: $42,440

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $171,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,928

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $159,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3R8
TrimA3 40A3 45GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,900 $41,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $36,568 $39,200 $195,579
Carbon Fiber Package 1,595 1,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 650
Metal pedals 195 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250  
iPod integration     0
Carbon Fiber Package 1,484 1,484  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 605
Metal pedals 182 182  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233  
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 2,615 2,615 650
Options (change) 2,435 2,435 605
Destination 925 995 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $42,440 $45,310 $214,300
Total Invoice $39,928 $42,630 $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 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $168,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $156,017
Model Year201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3R8
TrimA3 40A3 45GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine184hp I4228hp I4560hp V10
TransmissionS7S7S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$42,440$45,310$214,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,440$43,610$210,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0
Total Invoice$39,928$42,630$199,534
Adjustments for Features0-1,599-3,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,928$41,031$195,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,103$0

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

Model Year201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3R8
TrimA3 40A3 45GT
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system  $600
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,665$5,365$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,599-3,589

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

Model Year20192012
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 40

Carbon Fiber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber rear spoiler300Yes
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Carbon Fiber Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber rear spoiler300Yes
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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