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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: $58,370

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $73,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8
TrimRS 34.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,200 $114,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 650
Carbon fiber trim 600 2,500
Premium Package   2,100
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 605
Carbon fiber trim 558 2,325
Premium Package   1,953
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 1,175 14,350
Options (change) 1,094 13,346
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $58,370 $131,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $78,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120,932
Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8
TrimRS 34.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine394hp I5420hp V8
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$58,370$131,850
Adjustments for Features-4,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,640$131,850

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

Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8
TrimRS 34.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,140$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1690

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

Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length175.4 in174.5 in
Width70.7 in75.0 in
Height55.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 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 controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

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